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First Ladies Revealed

This documentary series gives viewers a look at the role first ladies have played behind the scenes and on the world's stage throughout our nation's history.

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    “First Ladies Revealed" airs on Smithsonian Channel.

    Credit: Courtesy of Smithsonian Channel

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    “First Ladies Revealed" airs on Smithsonian Channel.

    Credit: Courtesy of Smithsonian Channel

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    This still features the portraits of First Ladies Jacqueline Kennedy and Nancy Reagan. Credit: Courtesy of Smithsonian Networks

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    A high resolution file of the portrait of First Lady Nancy Reagan by Aaron Shikler (1987) was provided to the production company for the documentary series.  Credit: White House Collection/White House Historical Association 

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    A high resolution file of the portrait of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy by Aaron Shikler (1970) was provided to the production company for the documentary series.  Credit: White House Collection/White House Historical Association 

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    The still is from a reenactment of First Lady Dolley Madison rescuing the portrait of George Washington prior to the British invasion of Washington D.C. during the War of the 1812. Credit: Courtesy of Smithsonian Networks

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    A high-resolution file of the painting Burning of the White House by British Soldiers in 1814 by Tom Freeman (2004).  Credit: Tom Freeman 2004, copyright White House Historical Association

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The series also explores the private lives of the first ladies and how each left their indelible mark on the history of the White House. See stills and clips from the series and view a selection of artwork and photography that appeared in the series. First Ladies Revealed airs on Smithsonian Channel.

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