Published in association with the White House Historical Association. Includes index.
Summary:
"Not all first ladies have been wives of the presidents. Sisters, daughters, nieces and other relatives have assumed the responsibility of the White House hostess, or shared it as necessity required, oftenn for widowed and bachelor presidents. Each woman has a unique story and an important place in history. The First Ladies profiles the many courageous women, from Martha Washington to Laura Welch Bush, who have served the presidency and the nation, and maintained one of the most appealing traditions of the White House - hospitality"--Publisher website (January 2007).
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