San Antonio College Library

Presents thirty-nine biographical essays, one for each of the First Ladies of the United States, from Martha Washington to Laura Bush, examining their lives, contributions, and accomplishments in the White House, and looking at the specific ways in which they influenced history.

On cover: An intimate look at how 36 women handled what may be the most demanding, unpaid, unelected job in America.

Includes statements on Nancy Reagan by Nancy Reagan, Richard Allen, Bill Blass, William F. Buckley, Betty Friedan, Lyn Nofziger, Maureen Reagan, Ron Reagan, and Ed Rollin.

Chronicles the life of former first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, focusing on her activities during the ten years leading up to her national prominence and her influence on her husband's presidential administration.

Everyone knew Abigail was different. Instead of keeping quiet, she blurted out questions. Instead of settling down with a wealthy minister, she married a poor country lawyer named John Adams. Instead of running from the Revolutionary War, she managed a farm and fed hungry soldiers. Instead of leaving the governing to men, she insisted they "Remember the Ladies." Instead of fearing Europe's kings and queens, she boldly crossed the sea to represent...

Biography of Hillary Clinton, wife of President Bill Clinton.

"One of America's most compelling First Ladies, Mary Lincoln possessed a unique vantage point on the events of her time, even as her experiences of the constraints of gender roles and the upheaval of the Civil War reflected those of many other women. The story of her life presents a microcosm through which we can understand the complex and dramatic events of the nineteenth century in the United States, including vital issues of gender, war, and the...

This biography of Theodore Roosevelts wife presents a more complex and interesting figure than the somewhat secularized saint Edith Roosevelt has become in the literature on first ladies. Likely to spark debate is the authors examination of her views on race.

Mary Lincoln is a lightning rod for controversy. Stories reveal widely different interpretations, and it is impossible to write a definitive version of her life that will suit everyone. The thirteen engaging essays in this collection introduce Mary Lincoln's complex nature and show how she is viewed today. The authors' explanations of her personal and private image stem from a variety of backgrounds, and through these lenses -- history, theater, graphic...