{"product_id":"first-ladies-for-dummies-isbn-9781119822196","title":"First Ladies For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's time for the ladies—the First Ladies, that is—to get their time in the spotlight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat does a First Lady do? What makes a First Lady successful? If you've always wanted to know, this is the place to come to for the answers! This reference has the inside scoop on all the First Ladies, including Michelle Obama's campaigns for healthy eating and Jackie Kennedy's emphasis on art and culture. In \u003ci\u003eFirst Ladies For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll find out how these women's values, initiatives, and style have influenced all our lives, and how they've become true role models for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith the detailed biographies and personal profiles in \u003ci\u003eFirst Ladies For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll gain a well-rounded knowledge of the United States' 47 First Ladies. From Martha to Melania, from Jackie to Dr. Jill, and everyone in between, every First Lady has left her stamp on the White House, in the Rose Garden, and in history, and this book covers it all. It includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn historical context for a deeper understanding of the world these First Ladies lived in\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccounts of their childhoods and early lives to learn who these women were before they stepped foot in the White House\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach First Lady's interests and achievements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history fanatic or just curious about these highly accomplished women, you'll find lots of fun facts about them in \u003ci\u003eFirst Ladies For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. Pick up your copy to be in the know!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Understanding First Ladies 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: The Changing Role of First Ladies in the United States 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: First Lady Rankings and Evaluations 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Setting the Precedent 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Becoming the First First Lady 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Setting Precedents 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Continuing to Set an Example 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Leading Up to a Civil War 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Calling in a First Lady Substitute 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Acting Like a President 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: To Be or Not to Be First Lady 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Living a Life of Tragedy 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Civil War, Reconstruction, and Becoming a World Power 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Reconstructing a Country 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Getting Close to the 20th Century 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Becoming a World Power 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Changing the Roles of Women 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Modern First Ladies 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: First Lady of the World 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Three Cold War First Ladies 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Becoming Politically Active 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ending a Cold War 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Almost Becoming President 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Using the Power of the Position 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: The Model and the Educator 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: The Ten Most Influential First Ladies 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: The Ten Least-Known Facts about U.S First Ladies 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarcus Stadelmann, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Political Science and History at the University of Texas at Tyler. Along with teaching at universities in California, Utah, and Texas, Dr. Stadelmann is the author or co-author of eight books in his discipline, including \u003ci\u003eU.S. Presidents For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. His favorite First Lady is Dolley Madison.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e47 unique women. 47 engrossing tales.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFew historical characters have fascinated the public like the First Ladies of the United States of America. From Martha Washington to Dr. Jill Biden, the triumphs and stumbles of these powerful women have been the subject of debate for centuries. Perfect for history fanatics as well as those just a little curious about how the wives of American presidents have risen to meet history in their own unique ways, \u003ci\u003eFirst Ladies For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e tells the gripping stories of the women behind the Oval Office.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside…\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrasp their historical contexts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore what drove them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind out about their histories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about their values\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand their styles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeasure their impact on culture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUncover the truth behind the gossip\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover little-known facts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989216215269,"sku":"NP9781119822196","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119822196.jpg?v=1761783243","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/first-ladies-for-dummies-isbn-9781119822196","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}