Library of Congress
Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
University of Virginia
Dolley Madison Project: Life, Letters and Legacy of Dolley Payne Madison
This is a wonderful, inclusive site about Dolley Madison, containing biographical information, her letters, pictures and much more.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Dolley Madison
The life of Dolly Madison, First Lady, and wife of the fourth President of the United State, James Madison, is documented in the video described on this website.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Rosalynn Carter
The official White House biography of Rosalynn Carter, wife of Jimmy Carter.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Pat Nixon
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...
The White House
The White House: First Ladies
The official White House biographies of the first ladies are provided here.
Library of Congress
Loc: First Ladies of the United States
A collection of portraits of the first ladies of the United States.
Library of Congress
Loc: Classroom Materials: Who's That Lady?
This site was designed as a video conference with the national First Ladies Library. It is an entire lesson that culminates in a competition where students try to identify recent first ladies based on their research.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Rosalynn Carter
Inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 2001 for her work in advocating mental health, Rosalynn Carter is the wife of former U.S. president, Jimmy Carter. Here you can read about her early life and work as first lady both of...
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Abigail Adams
This biography of First Lady Abigail Adams outlines her important roles, both politically and personally, during her husband's administration. Includes a description of her famous "Remember the Ladies" letter, espousing her strong belief...
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Abigail Adams
Abigail Smith Adams was born in Massachusetts, a descendant of the distinguished Quincy family. She married young lawyer John Adams in 1764. They settled on a farm in Braintree, Massachusetts. The couple had four surviving children,...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Gerald Ford: Elizabeth "Betty" Ford, First Lady
Article chronicles the life of Betty Ford, known for her pro-women stance during the 1970s. Important topics include her candid approach to issues such as breast cancer, addictions to alcohol and pain medications, psychiatric counseling,...
The White House
The White House: Biography of Abigail Adams
Profile of First Lady Abigail Adams (1744-1818), wife of the second President of the United States, John Adams.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Hillary Rodham Clinton
From the White House, find an official biography of Hillary Clinton, the first First Lady elected to the United States Senate and the first woman elected statewide in New York, as well as the current Secretary of State.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Martha Jefferson
A biography of Martha Jefferson, who died in 1782, many years before Thomas Jefferson became president is given here.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Eleanor Roosevelt
Biographical information on Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Her political work and accomplishments are discussed.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Martha Washington
This article on Martha Washington discusses her first marriage and her role as First Lady during the presidency of her second husband, George Washington.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Betty Ford
Read the biography of former First Lady Betty Ford, who survived breast cancer, bouts with alcohol, and drug dependency.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies' Gallery
Here from The White House you can find out about all of the wives of the presidents. Read about their early years, to their lives as wives of a president, and on to their later lives.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Dolley Madison
A biography of one of the best known and best loved First Ladies of the White House, Dolley Madison.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Barbara Bush
From the official website of The White House, a brief biography of Barbara Bush.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Grace Coolidge
Brief biography of the wife of Calvin Coolidge, Grace Anna Goodhue Coolidge. Discusses her life and influential role in Calvin's politics.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Nancy Reagan
Read a brief biography of former First Lady Nancy Reagan.
Read Works
Read Works: First Ladies
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the women leaders of Chile, Sirleaf of Liberia, and Germany. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.