First Ladies: A Biographical Dictionary
By Dorothy and Carl Schneider
Facts On File (2001)

The role of the first lady has changed throughout the history of the United States. Since Martha Washington first assumed the role, many different responsibilities and duties have been added, making the first lady a highly visible political figure, as well as a wife to the president. First Ladies closely examines the lives and careers of the women who have been first ladies of the United States, tracing the evolution of the role throughout presidential history. The profiles in First Ladies provide insight into the lives of each president's wife and her contributions to the White House and the nation.

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