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.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Remember the Ladies: The First Ladies
This site provides lesson plans that explore the First Ladies. Covers many aspects of the images and duties expected of the First Ladies. Provides numerous links to photos and other sites with extensive biographical information.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies
The official White House biographies of the first ladies are provided here.
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.
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: u.s. Presidents, First Ladies, Vice Presidents: Selected Images
This chronological archive presents photographs of American presidents. Also includes images of first ladies and vice presidents.
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: Martha Jefferson
A biography of Martha Jefferson, who died in 1782, many years before Thomas Jefferson became president is given here.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: First Ladies and Their Aides
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.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Fdr: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady
This site from the Miller Center of Public Affairs gives a detailed biography of the life of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The page also provides links to the biography of her husband, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, as well as his Cabinet...
The White House
The White House: Inside the White House: Decor and Art
Presents official portraits of all Presidents and First Ladies. Each portrait links to biographical information.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: First Lady for the Environment
This resource provides information about Lady Bird Johnson, wife of President Lyndon Baines Johnson, and the efforts she put forth to preserve the environment. Activities, videos, and book recommendation are included.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: The American Presidency
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...
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Lucretia Rudolph Garfield
Biographical information of First Lady Lucretia Rudolph Garfield, wife of James A. Garfield.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Lady Bird Johnson
Read about the personal life and public career of Claudia Taylor Johnson, more widely known as Lady Bird Johnson, the First Lady of the United States during Lyndon B. Johnson's term as President. Learn about how she met Lyndon Johnson,...
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Edith Wilson
At this site, which is provided for by the White House, you can read a biography of First Lady Edith Wilson, who married the President while he was in office.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library
This site is so interesting to click around in! View biographies and pictures of each First Lady and discover interesting facts on them. Be sure to click on Exhibits for special collections of artifacts and information.
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: First Ladies: Barbara Bush
From the official website of The White House, a brief biography of Barbara Bush.
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.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: First Ladies' Speaking Engagements
Take a look at a few of the Presidents' wives donating their time for speaking engagements.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: First Lady Biography: Michelle Obama
A thorough biography of Michelle Obama. Discover where Michelle Robinson was born, her family, her education, career, and life as wife to the President of the United States. Standards based lesson plans featuring passions of the First...
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Lady Bird Johnson
Biographical essay on Lady Bird Johnson, wife of President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Delves into her early years, her marriage, the White House years, and her later life.