Meet the First Ladies of the United States-sometimes inspiring,
sometimes tragic, always fascinating-women who, though often
unsung, helped hold the nation together in its infancy and advance
it as a world power. More than simply serving as America's
"hostesses," many of the nation's First Ladies played vital roles
in shaping their husband's presidency and serving as political
activists in their own right. From Martha Washington to Michelle
Obama, their inspiring stories come alive in this handsomely
illustrated encyclopedia. Within its pages, the First Ladies are
revealed as human beings who, one day, awoke to find the eyes of
the world upon them. The book differs from others by showcasing
America's First Ladies in their own words, as flesh-and-blood
individuals. Readers will discover which First Lady held off
Napoleon's army with a toy sword, why women had to be "pale, frail,
and ailing," and which First Lady was called "Sunshine" and which
was "Hellcat." Each entry includes a biographical essay that
details the life of the woman and places her within the political,
social, and cultural context of her time. Each also offers a
related primary document that helps define the First Lady's legacy
as well as a short bibliography for further information. Written in
a lively, compelling style, this highly readable volume is perfect
for junior high, high school, and college students as well as the
general public. Overviews the social, political, and cultural
significance of America's First Ladies in a convenient,
chronological, reference format Includes letters, notes, and
speeches that allow the First Ladies to speak for themselves
Features engaging and informative sidebars that place the First
Ladies in the cultural context of their times Shares the 2014 First
Ladies Ranking from the Siena Research Institute Facilitates
student research through an extensive reading guide and a list of
online resources that will foster critical reading, thinking, and
writing skills
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