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Nov 13, 2020 · “Every Eye Is Upon Me: First Ladies of the United States,” is the first major exhibition to explore the historical significance of this prominent position through the mode of portraiture. The exhibition spans nearly 250 years, from Martha Washington to Melania Trump, and features more than 60 portraits of the First Ladies, alongside related ...
Apr 17, 2013 · Giuliano, who, dressed in a light, crisp suit, stands out in the expo’s sea of baristas, coffee buyers, shop owners, and equipment-manufacturer representatives, is the director of the Specialty...
- Martha Washington. George and Martha Washington got married in 1759, years before George fought in the Revolutionary War or was named president. Even though Martha was technically the first woman to hold the first lady position, she wasn't given the title until after she died.
- Abigail Adams. Abigail Adams learned everything about being a first lady from Martha Washington since President John Adams served as George Washington's vice president.
- Martha Jefferson. Martha was the love of President Thomas Jefferson's life (though he did father six children with Sally Hemmings after her death, which was very problematic).
- Dolley Madison. It's reported that Dolley Madison's artful entertaining was an asset to her husband's political status. During Madison's presidency, she would frequently entertain visiting wives and became known for her hosting skills.
Apr 23, 2022 · To celebrate the new Showtime series The First Lady, which takes a deeper look at three first ladies: Michelle Obama, Betty Ford, and Eleanor Roosevelt, we rounded up rare snapshots of...
During the Civil War era, first ladies from the Midwest and the West brought new attitudes to the role. Mary Todd Lincoln and Julia Dent Grant, born in Kentucky and Missouri respectively, were wealthy, ambitious women.
Following Joe Biden 's inauguration on January 20, 2021, his wife, Jill Biden, became the 43rd official first lady. There are four living former first ladies: Hillary Clinton, married to Bill Clinton; Laura Bush, married to George W. Bush; Michelle Obama, married to Barack Obama; and Melania Trump, married to Donald Trump.
Jul 4, 2024 · The National Portrait Gallery has acquired a daguerreotype of Dolley Madison that is the first known photograph of a US First Lady. The recently-rediscovered portrait emerged from an East Coast private collection when it was sold at auction at Sotheby’s New York on June 28th.
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