A Companion to First Ladies

A Companion to First Ladies
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 943
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ISBN-10 : 9781118732182
ISBN-13 : 1118732189
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis A Companion to First Ladies by : Katherine A.S. Sibley

This volume explores more than two centuries of literature on the First Ladies, from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama, providing the first historiographical overview of these important women in U.S. history. Underlines the growing scholarly appreciation of the First Ladies and the evolution of the position since the 18th century Explores the impact of these women not only on White House responsibilities, but on elections, presidential policies, social causes, and in shaping their husbands’ legacies Brings the First Ladies into crisp historiographical focus, assessing how these women and their contributions have been perceived both in popular literature and scholarly debate Provides concise biographical treatments for each First Lady

A Companion to First Ladies

A Companion to First Ladies
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 761
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781118732243
ISBN-13 : 1118732243
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis A Companion to First Ladies by : Katherine A.S. Sibley

This volume explores more than two centuries of literature on the First Ladies, from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama, providing the first historiographical overview of these important women in U.S. history. Underlines the growing scholarly appreciation of the First Ladies and the evolution of the position since the 18th century Explores the impact of these women not only on White House responsibilities, but on elections, presidential policies, social causes, and in shaping their husbands’ legacies Brings the First Ladies into crisp historiographical focus, assessing how these women and their contributions have been perceived both in popular literature and scholarly debate Provides concise biographical treatments for each First Lady

American First Ladies

American First Ladies
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 484
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ISBN-10 : PSU:000053414212
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (12 Downloads)

Synopsis American First Ladies by : Robert P. Watson

Profiles First Ladies from Martha Washington to Laura Bush, providing portraits and describing each woman's early life, marriage and family, years as First Lady, and legacy; and also includes articles on the roles that the First Lady plays, an annotated bibliography, and contact information for libraries, museums, and historic sites.

Our Country's First Ladies

Our Country's First Ladies
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Publisher : National Geographic Books
Total Pages : 136
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1426300069
ISBN-13 : 9781426300066
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Our Country's First Ladies by : Ann Bausum

Short biographies of our nation's fascinating first ladies.

The Look-It-Up Book of First Ladies

The Look-It-Up Book of First Ladies
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Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages : 132
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0679893474
ISBN-13 : 9780679893479
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Synopsis The Look-It-Up Book of First Ladies by : Sydelle A. Kramer

Provides profiles of the women who influenced the history of the United States as wives of its presidents.

First Lady Florence Harding

First Lady Florence Harding
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 392
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015078806364
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Rating : 4/5 (64 Downloads)

Synopsis First Lady Florence Harding by : Katherine Amelia Siobhan Sibley

Turning to primary sources others have overlooked, Sibley challenges the cliches about Florence Harding's time in the national spotlight. She describes her support for racial equality, lobbying for better treatment for veterans and female prisoners and her lifelong interest in preventing animal cruelty.

First Ladies Fact Book -- Revised and Updated

First Ladies Fact Book -- Revised and Updated
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Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Total Pages : 1640
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ISBN-10 : 9781603763134
ISBN-13 : 1603763139
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis First Ladies Fact Book -- Revised and Updated by : Bill Harris

Which American First Lady never cooked a meal? Was accused of looting the White House? Was once a professional dancer? Find out in this accessible, illustrated reference packed with history and revelations. The First Ladies Fact Book is a comprehensive, fascinating, and intimate look at the life of each first lady from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama. Each profile includes a portrait, key biographical information, and several additional photographs. For each of this historically important women, you'll learn key facts about their childhood and upbringing, early careers, the path to the White House, their impact on the role and the country, and post-FLOTUS highlights. Whether you're browsing, preparing for a tough quiz night or for a classroom report, The First Ladies Fact Book combines the rich facts with fascinating details for history buffs of all ages. Pick-up the companion title, The President's Fact Book -- Revised and Updated.

First Ladies

First Ladies
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Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Total Pages : 433
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781438108155
ISBN-13 : 143810815X
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis First Ladies by : Dorothy Schneider

Presents a collection of chronologically arranged entries of America's first ladies, from Martha Washington, to Laura Bush, and includes brief biographical information, as well as explaining their roles and responsibilities in the White House.

Dear First Lady

Dear First Lady
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Publisher : National Geographic Books
Total Pages : 212
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1426200870
ISBN-13 : 9781426200878
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Dear First Lady by : Dwight Young

Collects letters, some of which appear as full-size facsimiles, written over the centuries to America's first ladies by ordinary citizens and famous figures, and includes historical information to illuminate the writer's concerns and ideas.

A Kids' Guide to America's First Ladies

A Kids' Guide to America's First Ladies
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Publisher : HarperCollins
Total Pages : 221
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780062381088
ISBN-13 : 0062381083
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis A Kids' Guide to America's First Ladies by : Kathleen Krull

Children’s Book Guild Nonfiction Award-winner Kathleen Krull is an expert at bringing history to life in her engaging titles and series, including Women Who Broke the Rules, Lives of . . . , Giants of Science, and A Kid’s Guide to America’s Bill of Rights. This time, she introduces readers to the women of the White House in A Kid’s Guide to America’s First Ladies! The book includes a section introducing kids to Melania Trump. Find out what our country’s First Ladies thought, did, and advocated for as they moved into the White House. Why did the Patriots love Martha Washington? What causes did Eleanor Roosevelt support and lead? What did Jacqueline Kennedy do to establish her legacy long after she left the White House? How did Hillary Clinton turn her role as First Lady into a political career of her own? Packed with anecdotes and sidebars, a timeline of the advancement of women’s rights, and humorous illustrations and portraits, Kathleen Krull’s introduction to the First Ladies of the United States brings vividly to life the women to hold the role as they paved the way for American women in times of change.