First Ladies For Dummies
- Length: 336 pages
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
- Publisher: For Dummies
- Publication Date: 2021-12-02
- ISBN-10: 111982219X
- ISBN-13: 9781119822196
- Sales Rank: #0 (See Top 100 Books)
It’s time for the ladies—the First Ladies, that is—to get their time in the spotlight
What does a First Lady do? What makes a First Lady successful? If you’ve always wanted to know, this is the place to come to for the answers! This reference has the inside scoop on all the First Ladies, including Michelle Obama’s campaigns for healthy eating and Jackie Kennedy’s emphasis on art and culture. In First Ladies For Dummies, you’ll find out how these women’s values, initiatives, and style have influenced all our lives, and how they’ve become true role models for generations.
With the detailed biographies and personal profiles in First Ladies For Dummies, you’ll gain a well-rounded knowledge of the United States’ 47 First Ladies. From Martha to Melania, from Jackie to Dr. Jill, and everyone in between, every First Lady has left her stamp on the White House, in the Rose Garden, and in history, and this book covers it all. It includes:
- An historical context for a deeper understanding of the world these First Ladies lived in
- Accounts of their childhoods and early lives to learn who these women were before they stepped foot in the White House
- Each First Lady’s interests and achievements
Whether you’re a history fanatic or just curious about these highly accomplished women, you’ll find lots of fun facts about them in First Ladies For Dummies. Pick up your copy to be in the know!
Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Introduction About This Book Conventions Used in This Book Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here Part 1 Understanding First Ladies Chapter 1 The Changing Role of First Ladies in the United States First Ladies in U.S. History Defining a First Lady Powers of the First Lady The Evolution of the Position of First Lady Phase I (1789–1829) Phase II (1829–1869) Phase III (1869–1933) Phase IV (1933–Present) Chapter 2 First Lady Rankings and Evaluations Evaluating the First Ladies Ranking U.S. First Ladies The Siena Research Institute Survey Discussing ten evaluation criteria Part 2 Setting the Precedent Chapter 3 Becoming the First First Lady Martha Dandridge Custis Washington (1731–1802) Joining Forces with George, the Love of Her Life Taking an active role Becoming a war hero Going First: From Lady Washington to First Lady Learning her way Starting traditions Taking sides Hosting the World in Retirement Chapter 4 Setting Precedents Abigail Smith Adams (1744–1818) Becoming a revolutionary Living life abroad Becoming First Lady Turning into Mrs. President Moving to and hating Washington, D.C. Living out her life Becoming famous after her death Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson (1748–1782) Dying too soon Becoming First Lady after her death Dolley Payne Todd Madison (1768–1849) Moving forward with charm and popularity Blazing the trail for future First Ladies Saving a painting Becoming the first lady named First Lady Chapter 5 Continuing to Set an Example Elizabeth Kortright Monroe (1768–1830) Going abroad and saving an American hero’s wife Embracing European life Going home and being miserable Louisa Johnson Adams (1775–1852) Living an adventure Becoming First Lady Seeking the election of Going back to Washington, D.C. Rachel Donelson Jackson (1767–1828) Meeting Jackson Almost becoming First Lady Part 3 Leading Up to a Civil War Chapter 6 Calling in a First Lady Substitute Hannah Hoes Van Buren (1783–1819) Anna Tuthill Symmes Harrison (1775–1864) Letitia Christian Tyler (1790–1842) Being the wife of an absent politician Allowing Priscilla Tyler to step in Julia Gardiner Tyler (1820–1889) Becoming the youngest First Lady, briefly Going home to Virginia Dying a Confederate Chapter 7 Acting Like a President Sarah Childress Polk (1803–1891) Becoming a Politician-Er, Wife of One Getting into politics Becoming a “working” First Lady Helping make policy Going into Retirement Alone Chapter 8 To Be or Not to Be First Lady Margaret Smith Taylor (1788–1852) Having a family and traveling America Preferring to remain private Abigail Powers Fillmore (1798–1853) Tutoring the (future) president Becoming First Lady by default Jane Means Appleton Pierce (1806–1863) Living not so happily ever after Retiring, or not Refusing to be a First Lady Harriet Lane (1830–1903) Growing up in politics Becoming a single First Lady Living her own life Chapter 9 Living a Life of Tragedy Mary Todd Lincoln (1818–1882) Moving away from home Meeting Lincoln Making a president Failing as First Lady Spending like crazy Changing moods Enduring tragedy Going On After Abraham’s Assassination Part 4 The Civil War, Reconstruction, and Becoming a World Power Chapter 10 Reconstructing a Country Eliza McCardle Johnson (1810–1876) Meeting and helping her husband Staying in Tennessee as Johnson’s career grows Becoming a recluse in the White House Being revered for being frugal Avoiding impeachment Remaining together to the end Julia Dent Grant (1826–1902) Being at odds with family on slavery Finding their way back to the battlefield Loving the White House Redirecting retirement through writing Lucy Ware Webb Hayes (1831–1889) Getting involved in civic causes Riding the bumpy road to the White House Improving lives as First Lady Abstaining from alcohol Enjoying new technology Showing compassion Lucretia Rudolph Garfield (1832–1918) Staking independence Making changes for each other Serving less than a year as First Lady Chapter 11 Getting Close to the 20th Century Ellen Herndon Arthur (1837–1880) Pushing her husband’s political career Missing out on being First Lady Frances Folsom Cleveland (1864–1947) Growing up with Uncle Clev Turning the tides to husband Being the youngest First Lady ever Staging a comeback Getting remarried and caring about education Caroline Scott Harrison (1832–1892) Living life in Indiana Making improvements as First Lady Dying in the White House Ida Saxton McKinley (1847–1907) Excelling in a man’s world Living with tragedy Having a devoted husband Remaining a strong First Lady Chapter 12 Becoming a World Power Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt (1861–1948) Building a life with Teddy Taking control as First Lady Updating the White House Enjoying a long, active life after retirement Helen Herron Taft (1861–1943) Being a free thinker Becoming the First Lady of the Philippines Moving to Washington Finally becoming First Lady Ellen Louise Axson Wilson (1860–1914) Becoming an artist and practicing for First Lady Being adept at First Lady Edith Bolling Galt Wilson (1872–1961) Meeting the President Running the country Thriving as Mrs. Wilson Chapter 13 Changing the Roles of Women Florence Kling Harding (1860–1924) Dealing with affairs Getting into politics Succeeding as First Lady Dying during their first term Grace Goodhue Coolidge (1879–1957) Being a politician’s wife Experiencing tragedy Working as a hostess and an advocate Retiring and living a long life Louise Henry Hoover (1874–1944) Carrying a pistol Traveling the world and becoming wealthy Getting into politics Being charitable Dealing with staff Retiring in style Part 5 Modern First Ladies Chapter 14 First Lady of the World Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962) Marrying a Roosevelt and Living with a Dominant Mother-in-Law Moving in Social Circles Getting Active in Politics in the 1920s Becoming First Lady of New York Being an Activist First Lady Advocating for women’s rights Advocating for civil rights Working the media Supporting the troops The Story Isn’t Over: Moving on After the White House Chapter 15 Three Cold War First Ladies Elizabeth Virginia Wallace Truman (1885–1982) Finding early romance Getting into politics Being a strong First Lady behind the scenes Retiring to Independence Mamie Doud Eisenhower (1896–1979) Being a military wife Appealing to the average American Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy (1929–1994) Joining forces with JFK Becoming a First Lady everyone admired Living through an assassination Marrying a billionaire Chapter 16 Becoming Politically Active Claudia Alta Taylor Johnson (1912–2007) Marrying Johnson and moving to D.C. Getting familiar with politics Helping a presidential campaign Advocating for her husband and her causes Going back to Texas Thelma Catherine Ryan Nixon (1912–1993) Building a life with Nixon Becoming Second Lady Being active and popular Being left out Retiring disgraced Elizabeth Ann Bloomer Ford (1918–2011) Perfecting her stage presence Marrying a man like her father Talking to the American people Retiring early and doing more good Chapter 17 Ending a Cold War Eleanor Rosalynn Smith Carter (1927–) Relishing travel but returning home Changing gears to politics Running for president Loving it as First Lady Being active in retirement Nancy Davis Reagan (1921–2016) Catching the acting bug Meeting Ronald Reagan Taking on the governorship Becoming First Lady Facing health issues Barbara Pierce Bush (1925–2018) Making family priority Becoming Second and then First Lady Creating a legacy Chapter 18 Almost Becoming President Hillary Rodham Clinton (1947–) Meeting Bill Clinton Starting a career and getting into politics Moving up to First Lady Becoming co-president Owning her own political career Running for president — Part I Serving as secretary of state Running for president — Part II Losing in 2016 and moving on Chapter 19 Using the Power of the Position Laura Welch Bush (1946–) Meeting and marrying George Moving to Washington, D.C. Championing the First Lady role Retiring but staying active Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama (1964–) Meeting of the minds Balancing politics and family life Serving as mom-in-chief Enjoying retirement Chapter 20 The Model and the Educator Melania Knauss Trump (1970–) Choosing modeling and Donald Trump Becoming an American citizen Taking a backseat to politics Being a quiet and private First Lady Retiring with controversy Jill Tracy Jacobs Biden (1951–) Marrying a politician and continuing her education Working double-duty Serving the community (colleges) and the military Leaving D.C. and returning as First Lady Part 6 The Part of Tens Chapter 21 The Ten Most Influential First Ladies Eleanor Roosevelt Abigail Adams Dolley Madison Hillary Clinton Betty Ford Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson Sarah Polk Rosalynn Carter Harriet Lane Michelle Obama Chapter 22 The Ten Least-Known Facts about U.S. First Ladies Dolley Madison: Dining and Dashing Julia Grant: Using Foresight Caroline Harrison: Leaving the Light On Edith Roosevelt: Playing I Spy Edith Wilson: Wielding a Famous Relative Lou Hoover: Dodging Bullets Mamie Eisenhower: Working from Bed Jacqueline Kennedy: Upsetting the Public Lady Bird Johnson: Not Letting Anything Stop Her Barbara Bush: Taking Chances Index EULA
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