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Offers biographical information on the American first ladies, from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama, providing insight into their early lives, time in the White House, and lives after their husbands left office.
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A reprint from 2005, this reference presents biographies and facts on all first ladies, from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama (included for the first time in this edition). Facts include birth and death dates and places, names of parents and children, and marriages, and biographies describe their childhood and family, courtship and marriage to the president, education, prior careers, lives during their husbands' term, hobbies, role as first lady, and lives after the presidency. Short sketches of places and individuals who played a key role in their lives are incorporated, such as Sally Hemmings, their children, and Monticello and other historic homes. Many b&w illustrations are shown throughout. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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