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[FILM, UNDER DEVELOPMENT] Two elbows, two knees, two fists and two feet. These are the “Eight Limbs of the Dragon,” the weapons of a Muay Thai fighter.
Pictures of presidents' wives tell us a lot about their personalities, their values – and the US. Cath Pound explores the many depictions of an often controversial role.
Few images of first ladies in recreational roles appeared until the early twentieth century, when American women gained new status and freedom in a fast-changing society. Today along with the title first lady, the president's wife
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...
- Charlotte Chilton
- 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.
Oct 12, 2012 · Here, LIFE.com looks back at America’s First Ladies across six decades of the 20th century with a glimpse—through classic photos, as well as pictures that never ran in LIFE—into the public ...
Dec 10, 2015 · Here are some of those photographs that seem to do so best with the seventeen First Ladies from Edith Wilson to Michelle Obama.
