American First Ladies

Containing new or updated material this volume presents thirty-nine interpretative biographical essays on all first ladies, from Martha Washington to America's newest first lady, Laura Bush.

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This volume presents thirty-nine interpretive biographical essays on all first ladies, from Martha Washington to America's newest First Lady, Laura Bush. This new edition contains updated material on all the living First Ladies and updated bibliographies for each entry, as well as a portrait of the newest First Lady.