Complete Book Of Historic Presidential Firsts

Download or read book U. S. Presidents and First Ladies written by Barbara Greenman and published by Thunder Bay Press. This book was released on 2009-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behind every great man, you'll find an equally great woman. This is especially true of American presidents and their first ladies. You're invited to the White House to meet some of the most dynamic couples in history, including James & Dolley Madison, Abraham & Mary Todd Lincoln, Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt, and John & Jackie Kennedy.- The Timeline of U.S. Presidents and First Ladies is filled with fascinating stories and personal details that bring American history to life.- Meet all of the U.S. Presidents and their First Ladies--from George and Martha Washington, to Barack and Michelle Obama.- This unique book features more than 200 historical and archival prints, paintings, and photographs, including a wealth of rarely seen candid photos of presidents enjoying their favorite pastimes.- Get to know U.S. presidents and their families like never before--including presidential pets like William Taft's pet cow, Pauline!- Uncover the fascinating stories behind the presidents, such as the assassinations and near misses that shook up the nation, and presidential "firsts and lasts."- Bonus feature! This unique history book also includes a gate-fold timeline that profiles every president and first lady since George and Martha Washington. The chart includes portraits, biographies, highlights of service, and inspiring quotations.