The First Ladies Symposium Schedule
May 6, 2021This program will be virtual9:00-9:15amWelcome and Overview Jill Biden, First Lady of the United StatesAnita McBride, Director...
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About Our Authors
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Mid-Century Fashion and the First Ladies: From Ready-to-Wear to Haute Couture
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Did Slaves Build the White House?
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White House History Table of Contents
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About Our Authors
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Public Architect and Developer
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James Hoban: Architect of the White House
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