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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Pat Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
The official White House biography of Patricia Nixon. Site provides information on her work and accomplishments as the First Lady. Links to other first ladies, as well as a link to the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace Foundation is...
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Betty Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the biography of former First Lady Betty Ford, who survived breast cancer, bouts with alcohol, and drug dependency.
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Nancy Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief biography of former First Lady Nancy Reagan.
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Edith Wilson

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site, which is provided for by the White House, you can read a biography of First Lady Edith Wilson, who married the President while he was in office.
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Eleanor Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Her political work and accomplishments are discussed.
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Barbara Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
From the official website of The White House, a brief biography of Barbara Bush.
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Grace Coolidge

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of the wife of Calvin Coolidge, Grace Anna Goodhue Coolidge. Discusses her life and influential role in Calvin's politics.
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Martha Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Martha Jefferson, who died in 1782, many years before Thomas Jefferson became president is given here.
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The White House

The White House: Biography of Abigail Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Profile of First Lady Abigail Adams (1744-1818), wife of the second President of the United States, John Adams.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Nancy Reagan's Children Remember Devotion and Humor

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the death of former first lady Nancy Reagan and how she was remembered at her recent funeral.
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Pat Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical essay on Pat Nixon, wife of President Richard Nixon. Delves into her early years, her marriage, the White House years, and her later life.
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Dolley Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical essay on Dolley Madison, wife of President James Madison. Delves into her early years, her family and marriage, the White House years, and her later life.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Dolley Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
Dolley Madison, the fourth First Lady of the United States, is widely remembered as the most lively of the early First Ladies.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Martha Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account of the life of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington, the first First Lady of the United States.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Eleanor Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn biographical details about Eleanor Roosevelt who grew up to become one of the most important and beloved First Ladies, authors, reformers, and female leaders of the 20th century.
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Other

Women's International Center: Hillary Rodham Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Hillary Rodham Clinton's life and political career before she became First Lady of the White House.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: A Lady of Quality by Frances Hodgson Burnett

For Students 9th - 10th
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1896, one publication is A Lady of Quality. This story was written by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum: Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Jacqueline Kennedy, a first lady who fascinated the people of the United States.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Poland Rebuilds After Plane Crash Decimates Government

For Students 9th - 10th
The plane crash, in Smolensk, Russia, killing the Polish President, first lady and key figures in the Polish government, has created an enormous gap in the leadership of the country. This article, briefly discusses the country's reaction...
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White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: Christmas Tree Themes

For Students K - 1st
The White House Historical Association takes a look at how Christmas has been celebrated in the White House throughout history. A chronicle of how Christmas trees have been decorated and the themes used by the various First Ladies. Also...
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WELL

People.well.com: Ada: The Enchantress of Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of mathematician and scientist Ada Lovelace, the woman for whom the first computer programming was named. It also includes a year-by-year timeline of her life. The biography was written by Betty Alexandra Toole.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: A White House Garden Harvest

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Michelle Obama started a garden on the grounds of the White House in 2009. This article features her invitation to children to join her while to conduct her final harvest since they will be leaving the White House during the winter of 2016.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Eleanor Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief account of Eleanor Roosevelt's importance to her husband's administration and agenda. Accompanied by a photograph taken by Lotte Jacobi.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical material briefly outlines the life and career of Hillary Clinton including footage of Mrs. Clinton delivering a speech on women's rights.