Bess Truman had a tough act to follow as First Lady, but she made the role into her own. Read my latest Booking It Through History: First Ladies post to learn more.
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Bess Truman
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Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt is often called the most admired First Lady. Read about her in my new Booking It Through History: First Ladies post.
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Lou Hoover
My First Ladies focus in June was Lou Hoover. Best known for being the First Lady when the Great Depression started, Lou was so much more than that - an educated, capable, and admired woman!
Destination Booked: Washington, DC
My Destination Booked project is taking a look at historical fiction set in our nation's capital!
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Florence Harding
Florence Harding is lost in history to scandal, but she was a fascinating woman who deserves study! Read my new Booking It Through History: First Ladies post.
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – The Wilson Women
This month's Booking It Through History: First Ladies project had two women to research - Ellen Wilson and Edith Wilson. While Edith gets all of the glory, Ellen deserves her time in the spotlight as well.
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Helen Taft
Helen "Nellie" Taft was an unconventional First Lady whose legacy is still evident in Washington's beautiful cherry blossoms today!
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Edith Roosevelt
Edith Roosevelt should be remembered for all that she contributed to the White House. Learn about her in my latest Booking It Through History: First Ladies post.
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Ida McKinley
My Booking It Through History: First Ladies focus for December was Ida McKinley. This woman who endured so much heartache and illnesss made a lasting impact on the role of First Lady - one that you can visit today!
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Caroline Harrison
This month's Booking It Through History: First Ladies focus, Caroline Harrison, isn't well-known, but she made significant changes to the role of First Lady that should be remembered. With her untimely death in the White House two weeks before her husband's reelection bid, her story ends sadly but is one worthy of studying.