first ladies

Describes the significant contribution Dolley Madison made to the United States when she saved a picture of George Washington.

A biography of Dolley Madison, the wife of the fourth president of the United States.

Letters from Abigail Adams to her husband, the future President John Adams, depict life near Boston during the American Revolution.

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

A biography of the fourth First Lady, who had tremendous influence on the social and political life of early America.

Brief biographies of wives, sisters, daughters, nieces, and other relatives of Presidents who have served as White House hostesses, from Martha Washington to Laura Bush.

Brief biographies and portraits of forty-two wives, sisters, daughters, nieces, and other relatives of Presidents who have served as White House hostesses, from Martha Washington to Barbara Bush.

Follows the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, from her early life to her marriage, years in the White House, and beyond.

Collection of biographies of the forty-three first ladies of the United States, discussing their achievements in the White House and beyond, with eleven essays highlighting women's issues throughout history.

A biography of the first wife of a president to have a public life and career of her own.