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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: First Ladies Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of the United States' First Ladies.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: First Ladies' Service

For Students 9th - 10th
The First Ladies of the United States have a history of being philanthropical towards their passions. Whatever they advocate for, they have committed many years of service throughout the years. Find out some outreach that a few of these...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: First Ladies and Their Aides

For Students 9th - 10th
From Harrison's presidency, all of the President of the United States' wives have had a wait staff and personal aides. This is a gallery of a few First Ladies and their aides.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: First Ladies' Speaking Engagements

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at a few of the Presidents' wives donating their time for speaking engagements.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Eleanor Roosevelt: An Agent of Social Change

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Eleanor Roosevelt redefined the role of an agent of social change as the First Lady of the United States and later as a representative to the United Nations. She helped to create The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which remains...
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Planet eBooks

Planet E Book: The Portrait of a Lady [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of "The Portrait of a Lady" by Henry James is available here in PDF format. The Portrait of a Lady, which was first released in 1881, is 837 pages pages long.
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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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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

For Students 9th - 10th
A portrait of Jacqueline Kennedy, painted by Boris Chaliapin, that appeared on Time Magazine in 1961. Included are her thoughts about becoming First Lady.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Lady Bird Johnson

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This is a brief article on Lady Bird Johnson. Read about her life before she became the First Lady of the United States and her career following her husband's presidency.
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Other

Mt. Vernon Ladies Association: President Washington's Inauguration

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow the schedule of George Washington on his inauguration day. For each event, a summary, pictures, or a video is included with explanations of that particular event. A transcript of his inauguration speech is provided.
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PBS

Pbs/wgbh: American Experience: Eleanor Roosevelt: My Day, Key Events

For Students 9th - 10th
A primary source collection of the articles the former first lady wrote in her column, "My Day." Topics stretch the gamut of her high profile position and beyond.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a detailed biography of John Quincy Adams. From the right-hand toolbar, select information about his life before and after his presidency, his campaigns and elections, and his domestic and foreign affairs. Also, you...
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Other

Reagan2020.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive tribute to President Ronald Reagan. Included are text of his major speeches, a biography, photos, his record while in office, and much more.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Hillary Rodham Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains an overview of Hillary Rodham Clinton's life and her accomplishments in Arkansas.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Rose E. Cleveland

For Students 9th - 10th
Sister of President Cleveland, wroter Studies and was first lady of the land.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Rose Elizabeth Cleveland

For Students 9th - 10th
The wife of Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th President of the United States of America. She served as First Lady from 1886 to 1889 and from 1893 to 1897.