The First Ladies Fact Book: The Stories of the Women of the White House, from Martha Washington to Laura Bush

The First Ladies Fact Book: The Stories of the Women of the White House, from Martha Washington to Laura Bush
ISBN-10
1579124682
ISBN-13
9781579124687
Category
Reference
Pages
725
Language
English
Published
2005
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
Author
Bill Harris

Description

America's First Ladies have captured the hearts of its citizens ever since this country's humble beginnings. From Martha Washington's New Year's Day receptions to Hillary Rodham Clinton's health care plan, each woman has left her indelible mark on the position of First Lady. In The First Ladies Fact Book you'll learn the story behind each woman to hold this prestigious place in history-from her childhood and upbringing to her early marriage and her husband's political rise to power, to her life beyond the White House and retirement years. Read how each of these fascinating women lived and labored in her role as the nation's first hostess and the president's first ally. Learn this and more: Which First Lady served as hostess for more than one administration? * Which First Lady had the most children? * Which First Lady served as a delegate to the United Nations? * Which First Ladies weren't born in the United States? * Which First Lady was accused of looting the White House? * Which First Lady had electricity installed in the White House? * Which First Lady never set foot in Washington, D.C.' Which First Lady was a professional dancer? * Which First Lady never held a job or cooked a meal? Book jacket.

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