First Ladies

This is a one-semester course designed to broaden our understanding of United States history and politics. You may have memorized all of the Presidents at some point, but how much do you know about their personal lives and those closest to them? This course explores U.S. Presidential history by examining the lives and activities of the women at the Presidents' sides. We learn about some who were known as gracious hostesses and others who were rumored to be the actual person running things behind the scenes. In the process we reach a deeper understanding of how women's roles have evolved through this nation's history as well as delve into some fascinating facts about life in the White House.