Author

Publication

2009 - Black Dog and Leventhal Publishers, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

185,250 words, Guess

Page Count

741 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more

Classifications

  • DDC973.09/9
  • DDCB
  • LCCE176.2 .H368 2009

Description

"This newly updated edition of The First Ladies Fact Book is a comprehensive, fascinating, and intimate look at the life of each first lady from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama. Each profile includes a portrait, key biographical information, and several additional photographs. Among the topics covered are childhood and upbringing, early marriage years, the path to the White House, hobbies, career, style of dress, and decorating preferences. Find out which first lady: had the most children " served as a delegate to the United Nations " was accused of looting the White House " was a professional dancer " or never cooked a meal. Packed with information and surprising facts, The First Ladies Fact Book combines the breadth of a textbook with the intimacy of a biography."--Amazon.

Description

Offers biographical information on the American first ladies, from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama, providing insight into their early lives, time in the White House, and lives after their husbands left office.

Subjects

Topics

HistoryBiographyPresidents' spousesSocial life and customsPresidents' spouses, united statesPresidents' spouses -- United States -- HistoryPresidents' spouses -- United States -- Biography

Genres

  • Biography

Other Editions

  • The first ladies fact book: the stories of the women of the White House from Martha Washington to Michelle ObamaBlack Dog and Leventhal Publishers2009-01-01

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