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Tag: WWI

Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Mamie Eisenhower

Mamie Eisenhower was not just a housewife in the White House. She ran the home with the precision of an army general. Learn more about her in my Booking It Through History: First Ladies post.

Jayda Justus, The History Mom Booking It Through History, first ladies, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC 1 Comment September 30, 2025October 29, 2025 21 Minutes

Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Bess Truman

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.

Jayda Justus, The History Mom Booking It Through History, first ladies, Florida, Missouri, United States 2 Comments September 4, 2025December 15, 2025 15 Minutes

Provence (France)

Spend some time outside of Paris in Provence and the French Riviera. You'll walk in time back to the ancient world through the many Roman historical sites.

Jayda Justus, The History Mom 10 and up, 6 and up, Europe, France, Teenagers 1 Comment August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 9 Minutes

Kew Gardens (London)

Kew Gardens is a fun respite from the craziness of London.

Jayda Justus, The History Mom 10 and up, 6 and up, England, Europe, Great Britain, London, Teenagers Leave a comment August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 5 Minutes

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.

Jayda Justus, The History Mom Booking It Through History, Canada, first ladies, Georgia, New York, New York City, United States, Washington, DC 1 Comment July 31, 2025February 11, 2026 24 Minutes

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!

Jayda Justus, The History Mom Booking It Through History, first ladies 1 Comment June 30, 2025August 7, 2025 13 Minutes

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.

Jayda Justus, The History Mom Booking It Through History, first ladies, Ohio, United States, Washington, DC 1 Comment April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 17 Minutes

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.

Jayda Justus, The History Mom Booking It Through History, first ladies, Georgia, New Jersey, United States, Virginia, Washington, DC 2 Comments March 28, 2025February 11, 2026 26 Minutes

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!

Jayda Justus, The History Mom Booking It Through History, Canada, Connecticut, first ladies, Massachusetts, Ohio, United States, Virginia, Washington, DC 2 Comments February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 20 Minutes

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.

Jayda Justus, The History Mom Booking It Through History, Connecticut, first ladies, New York, New York City, North Dakota, United States, Virginia, Washington, DC 3 Comments January 29, 2025January 22, 2026 20 Minutes

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