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American National Biography Online: Eleanor Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed biography of Eleanor Roosevelt, first lady of the United States, social reformer, politician, and diplomat of the early- to mid-1900s.
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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: Hillary Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Hillary Rodham Clinton was the first woman to represent a major party in a U.S. presidential election, the first woman to win the Iowa Presidential Caucus, first, First Lady elected to the United States Senate, and the first female...
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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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New York Times

New York Times: Times Topics: Laura Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This page, updated daily, has numerous news articles about First Lady Laura Bush.
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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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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: Lady Chatterly's Lover [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of "Lady Chatterley's Lover" by D. H. Lawrence is available here in PDF format. Lady Chatterley's Lover, which was first released in 1928, is 447 pages long.
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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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Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association: Washington's "First 100 Days"

For Students 9th - 10th
A "President's First 100 Days" has become a barometer by which to measure the success of the rest of his term. George Washington had the added weight of launching our new nation in his first 100 days. Use this interactive timeline to see...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Hillary Clinton's Address to the U. N. World Conference on Women

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "First Lady Hillary Clinton's Address to the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women" by First Lady Hillary Clinton, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion...
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Website
Other

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will learn about the wildflower center founded by Lady Bird Johnson. Learn about the center, check out the children's page for quick games and facts, or go on a native plant search! You can even see a photo of Lady Bird herself.
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Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: Be Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Step inside Washington's boots in this first-person interactive leadership experience. Players can choose various well-known scenarios where Washington had to deal with crises.
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Hillary Rodham Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a biography of the former First Lady and the first woman U.S. Senator from the state of New York. She is a 2005 inductee of the National Women's Hall of Fame.
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Eleanor Roosevelt, American Visionary

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features photos and artifacts from the life of one of the most dynamic and controversial First Ladies in U.S. history, as well as a virtual tour of her home.
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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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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Women in the White House

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, learners will consider Women in the White House. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab. In this instructional activity, students explore the role and impact of recent First...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Laura Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed article on the life and accomplishments of First Lady Laura Bush.
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Other

Object of History: Lincoln Keckley Dress (Mrs. Lincoln and Her Dressmaker)

For Students 9th - 10th
Written and audio overview of the purple dress worn by Mary Todd Lincoln and the dressmaker who created it for her. Explore how fashion was an important part of her role as "First Lady."
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Other

Women in History: Eleanor Roosevelt

For Students 3rd - 8th
The life of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) is described in detail. Includes links to additional information.
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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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Article
PBS

Pbs American Experience: Barbara Pierce Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
Details of the life of First Lady, Barbara Pierce Bush.
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PBS

Pbs American Experience: Hillary Rodham Clinton Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and career of former First Lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Bibliography: Washington, Martha

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides bibliographies of many non-internet sources about Martha Washington. There is also an important link to the White House web site and its page about Martha Washington.

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