U.S. First Ladies

Discover the untold stories of the First Ladies of the United States and their impact on American history. Often overlooked in traditional history lessons, this guide sheds light on their lives, influences, and evolving roles as women's rights grew.

Written by renowned history author and professor David Head, PhD, this 6-page laminated guide offers a colorful and organized exploration into the lives of these remarkable women.

Whether you're a student studying women in history or simply curious about the presidency, this guide is a valuable resource. Explore the key activities, early life, and important facts about each First Lady.

Learn about their legal names, nicknames, and their relationship to the President, noting that not all First Ladies were wives of the President. For example, Martin Van Buren's daughter-in-law acted as the First Lady during his presidency.

Discover their dates of birth, dates of service, and details of their early life, including their family, education, work, children, and previous marriages. Did you know that Thelma Pat Nixon had various jobs before becoming the First Lady, including working as a bank teller, janitor, X-ray tech, and movie extra?

Delve into their key activities, such as their involvement in politics, nation-building, civil rights, education, and more. Find out how Edith Wilson regularly attended Oval Office meetings and even decoded classified messages from Europe.

Uncover fascinating facts about each First Lady, including the traditions they started, their personal achievements, struggles, and unique flare. For instance, Helen Nellie Taft had a fondness for the Tokyo Cherry Blossom Festival and played a pivotal role in planting cherry trees in Washington, D.C.

Celebrate these influential women who have left a lasting impact on the United States and the world. Get your copy of this affordable, durable, and informative guide to American history today!

6-page laminated guide includes:

• Legal Name, Nickname, & Relation to the President


• Dates of Birth & Death


• Dates of Service


• Early Life - Family, Education, Work, Children, Previous Marriages


• Key Activities - Focus in Politics, Nation Building, Civil Rights, Education, etc.


• Facts - Traditions First Started, Personal Achievements & Flare, Struggles, etc.