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Adams, Abigail 1744-1818 Adams, John 1735-1826 Madison, Dolley 1768-1849 Presidents United States Biography Presidents' spouses Presidents' spouses United States Biography Presidents' spouses United States Biography Juvenile literature United States United States History Revolution, 1775-1783 Juvenile literature Washington, Martha 1731-1802Filter By Subjects
Adams, Abigail 1744-1818 Adams, John 1735-1826 Madison, Dolley 1768-1849 Presidents United States Biography Presidents' spouses Presidents' spouses United States Biography Presidents' spouses United States Biography Juvenile literature United States United States History Revolution, 1775-1783 Juvenile literature Washington, Martha 1731-1802Summary: Relying heavily on the correspondence between the second president, John Adams, and his wife, Abigail Adams, this joint biography sheds light on the characters of two people who played crictical roles in the history of the United States and on the tumultuous times through which they lived. He was a participant in the Continental Congress and a wartime emissary to France as well as becoming the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Home Video 2006
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV JOHAbrams, 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...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: New York University Press 2018
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Adult, Call number: 920 ARBYoussef, 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