Abrams, Jeanne E.

Summary: How the three inaugural First Ladies defined the role for future generations, and carved a space for women in AmericaAmerica's first First Ladies--Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, and Dolley Madison--had the challenging task of playing a pivotal role in defining the nature of the American presidency to a fledgling nation and to the world. In First Ladies of the Republic, Jeanne Abrams breaks...

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Publisher / Publication Date: New York University Press 2018

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1 available in Adult, Call number: 920 ARB

Youssef, Jagger

Summary: "First Lady Abigail Adams is an honored figure in U.S. history. Her correspondence offers historical primary sources, helping us understand what it was like to be a woman, a mother, and an American in the early days of the United States. This fascinating and accessible biography of Adams's life uses her own words to reflect the wit, intelligence, and opinions of this early advocate for women's...

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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2023

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