A brief account of the life and accomplishments of Eleanor Roosevelt.

Introduces the life of the wife of President John Adams, a woman noted for her opinions on the equality of men and women and the letters she wrote to her husband.

Presents the childhood of Eleanor Roosevelt, who married a president of the United States and became known as a great humanitarian.

"Dolley Madison had a strong will and unique personality that made her one of the most memorable First Ladies. From hosting parties for Washington D.C.'s social and political elite to saving a portrait of George Washington before the British burned down the White House in the War of 1812, Dolley did it all!"--

Describes the life of Abigail Adams and her successful fulfillment of such roles as wife, mother, teacher, correspondent, and First Lady.

Presents a biography of the woman whose husband served as both twenty-second and twenty-fourth president of the United States.

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the wife of the second president of the United States, a dedicated wife and mother who spoke up against slavery and for women's rights.

A biography of the down-to-earth wife of the forty-first president, describing her childhood, marriage, family life, political activities, and volunteer work for such causes as literacy and AIDS.

Lavish presentation describes the lives and eras of the first ladies from Martha Washington through Hillary Rodman Clinton (who wrote the forward). Essays about the issues that were current for these women are in the collection. Biographical sketches give a wonderful insight into each woman's personality. Gives another perspective on the presidency.