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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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Article
PBS

Pbs American Experience: The Lady From Montana

For Students 9th - 10th
On March 4, 1917, the 65th Congress convened, with one major difference: the very first congresswoman. Article discusses the political career of Jeannette Rankin.
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Other

Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association: George Washington and the Supreme Court

For Students 9th - 10th
George Washington was responsible for a lot of firsts for our nation. One such task was to fill the Supreme Court with six justices. Read the following excerpt about this duty and use the chart to see who he nominated and for how long...
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Read Works

Read Works: Leading Lady

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Nancy Pelosi, the first female Speaker of the House. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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University of Virginia

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

For Students 9th - 10th
A great in-depth biography of John Adams. Topics include: his life before the presidency, campaigns and elections, domestic affairs, foreign affairs, and life after the presidency. Links to the first lady, his Cabinet members, and Staff...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a biography of President James Monroe. From the left-hand toolbar, select information about his life before presidency, campaigns and elections, and also domestic affairs. Links to the first lady, cabinet members , and...
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Lady Susan by Jane Austen

For Students 9th - 10th
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1871, one publication is Lady Susan. This story was written by Jane Austen.
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eBook
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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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Lady of Blossholme by H. Rider Haggard

For Students 9th - 10th
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1909, one publication is The Lady Of Blossholme. This story was written by H. Rider Haggard.
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University of Texas at Austin

Mrs. Lyndon Baines Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum presents a brief, but thorough biography on Lady Bird Johnson.
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Handout
Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: Abigail Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Martha Washington Died May 22, 1802

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here is an interesting look at some background details of Martha Washington's life and death as the "first First Lady." From "America's Story from America's Library."
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Britannica Kids: Women Who Changed the World: Eleanor Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Eleanor Roosevelt, the First Lady who was also a noted writer, diplomat, and humanitarian. Additional content includes a video clip of Roosevelt promoting the National Youth Administration...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Eleanor Roosevelt

For Students 9th - 10th
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1998 to commemorate First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. With a short passage on her life and her influence on the rights of women and the disadvantaged.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography: Eleanor Roosevelt for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
A site dedicated to information about the First Lady to FDR and civil and human rights activist, Eleanore Roosevelt.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Clinton, Hillary Rodham 1947

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketch of Hillary Rodham Clinton, Democratic Senator from New York, former First Lady and Secretary of State, and unsuccessful Democratic nominee for President of the United States in 2016.
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Lesson Plan
National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Literature of the Gilded Age

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Use this lesson plan to familiarize middle schoolers with the authors associated with the time period of the Gilded Age.
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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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Other

Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: The Election of President Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the beginning of Washington's presidency, specifically the election, inauguration, and life on 3 Cherry Street. Also included is an animated video about Washington and the formation of the U.S. Constitution.
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Website
Alabama Department of Archives and History

Alabama Department of Archives and History: Alabama History for Kids

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The site offers a variety of online games and learning activities on everything from the First Ladies of the state to the Selma March, a timeline of the state's history, links to official state symbols and the like for fun and education.
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Article
USA Today

Usa Today: Michelle Obama Aims to End Child Obesity in a Generation

For Students 9th - 10th
As one of her main missions as First Lady, Michelle Obama has taken on the fight against child obesity. The official program called Let's Move is outlined in this article. Informative links provide additional related facts and details...
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: The American Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Compiled by the National Museum of American History, this is a look at the many aspects of the American Presidency! The White House and life inside, a biography of each president, the first ladies, campaign trails, assassinations, and...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Herbert Hoover

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains a detailed biography on Herbert Hoover. From the left-hand toolbar, select information on his life before the presidency, campaigns and elections, domestic affairs, foreign affairs, and life after the presidency....
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides a biography of President Andrew Jackson by detailing his life before the presidency, his policies while president, as well as his life after the presidency. Provided links give information on the first lady, Jackson's...

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