The first ladies of the United States of America
By: by Allida Black ; foreword by Michelle Obama ; introduction by Richard Norton Smith
Contributors: Obama, Michelle, 1964-; White House Historical Association; C-SPAN (Television network)
Edition: 13th ed.
Publisher: White House Historical Association
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 98
ISBN-13: 9781931917230
Subjects: Presidents' spouses; Biography; Portraits
Other titles: First ladies (Television program)
Description: "This special edition was produced to accompany C-SPAN's First Ladies: Influence and Image, an original series exploring America's first ladies, their lives, the times in which they lived, and their effect on the country. The book not only provides a special perspective on national life, but also offers a considered insight into the lives of notable women.  The first ladies are brought to life with portraits drawn from the White House collection, as well as public and private collections, by such artists as Gilbert Stuart, Henry Inman, Howard Chandler Christy, and photographer Mathew Brady."--Jacket.
Notes: "With contributions from Edith Mayo, William Seale, Richard Norton Smith, Rosalyn Terborg-Penn"--Jacket.