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
Tag: Presidents
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!
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Grace Coolidge
Next up in my Booking It Through History: First Ladies project is Grace Coolidge, the styish wife of "Silent Cal" who endured a huge personal loss while in the White House.
Destination Booked: Washington, DC
My Destination Booked project is taking a look at historical fiction set in our nation's capital!
Octagon House Museum (Washington, DC)
The Octagon House was once the home of the President and First Lady! Visit this unique structure on your next visit to Washington, DC.
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.
Favorite American Revolution Historical Sites and Books
The 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution is next week. Check out my favorite historical sites and books about this time period.
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!