first ladies

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first ladies

Mary Todd Lincoln, 1818-1882

1999
A biography of the wife of the sixteenth president of the United States, discussing her upbringing, marriage, and the tragedies that marred her life.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

1993
A biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton which focuses on her childhood, education, work as a lawyer, and involvement in her husband's political career.

The story of Eleanor Roosevelt

2004
Chronicles the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, from her privileged childhood, to her accomplishments as First Lady of the United States, to her work with the United Nations.

Eleanor Roosevelt

2000
Discusses the personal and public life of the woman who was First Lady during the difficult years between the Depression and World War II.

Eleanor Roosevelt

first lady of the world
2004
Presents a biography of Eleanor Roosevelt, a politician, writer, first lady, and humanitarian who was instrumental in drafting the United Nations' "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" and convincing member nations to adopt the policy.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

2005
Presents a brief biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton, and includes information on her early life in the suburbs of Chicago, her school and college life, how she met Bill Clinton, and her continuing political career.

Who was Eleanor Roosevelt?

2004
A biography of the woman who served as First Lady for the longest time, and who was the first President's wife to speak out about important issues of the day, by writing newspapers articles and books, giving radio interviews and speeches, and teaching classes.

Here comes Eleanor

a new biography of Eleanor Roosevelt for young people
1998
A biography of the first wife of a president to have a public life and career of her own, devoted to helping others and working for peace.

The presidents' first ladies

1989
Describes the various First Ladies that have lived in the White House and discusses their duties and privileges.

Lou Henry Hoover

the duty to serve
1998
A biography of the wife of President Herbert Hoover, following her life from birth to death.

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