Ranking the First Ladies ― True Tales and Trivia, from Martha to Michelle

Have you wondered about the lives of the presidential wives? A diverse group of interesting women have lived with the presidents in the most coveted house in the country, from George Washington’s time to the present day. And now it’s time we turn the spotlight on the first ladies, whose lives and times give fascinating insight into the history of our country.

In this riveting factbook, you will get the answers to these questions:

· Which first ladies were related to each other? (More than you’d expect.)
· Who is the only foreign-born first lady, and what’s her story? (John Adams’s wife Louisa hailed from London.)
· Which first lady was only twenty when she moved into the White House? (Julia Gardiner Tyler was just out of her teens.)

In this trivia-lover’s paradise, no stone is left unturned. You’ll also learn which first ladies lived the longest after leaving the White House, and which died soonest; who had all their children live to see them become first ladies; the occupations of the first ladies’ parents; who gave birth after leaving the White House; and so much more. Other family members, including presidential parents and children, are also described by the numbers. Brimming with anecdotes, factoids, lists, puzzles, and more, Ranking the First Ladies is a treasure trove for history-lovers of all stripes.