The Most Important First Lady
There has never been given enough credit to many of those who deserve it. Our past and previous presidents of the United States were quite important, but what about their wives? The first ladies of every one of our presidents played incredible roles within the country. I believe, that they each had their own unique way of handling their job as mothers of the United States. America’s first First Lady was Martha Washington, who was then succeeded by Abigail Adams and Dolly Madison, the second and fourth first ladies of the United States. Martha led as our very independent first First Lady, Abigail carried on taking an active role in politics and policy, and Dolly Madison was noted for her social gifts. In pure curiosity …show more content…
Abigail Adams (Abigail Smith) was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts on November 11, 1744. Although she did not attend school, Abigail was a devoted reader and studied the famous works of William Shakespeare as well as others. John and Abigail had known each other since they were children because they were actually third cousins. They first met at a social gathering when John saw 17-year-old Abigail as a petite/shy young woman. Soon after, 3 years had passed and they married welcoming their first child, Abigail. Their family grew rapidly and John Quincy, Susanna, Charles, and Thomas Boylston were the next addition. Depressingly, Susanna died as a toddler and Abigail delivered a stillborn daughter which caused the Adams to face some major …show more content…
President” for always keeping busy and doing just as much as the president. Abigail was very much involved with the politics and had even helped Martha Washington with entertaining dignitaries and other officials. She spent her days hosting events and receiving visitors. Still keeping busy, Abigail and John agreed on the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798. The act included fines and jail time and those who published lies about Abigail’s husband, she believed had to be punished. In the 1800 election, John Adams was defeated by Thomas Jefferson. During the election, more sadness was brought upon the Adams family when learning of Charles’ death. While still dealing with much gloominess, they became the first residents of the White House when moving to the country’s new capitol, Washington
There has never been given enough credit to many of those who deserve it. Our past and previous presidents of the United States were quite important, but what about their wives? The first ladies of every one of our presidents played incredible roles within the country. I believe, that they each had their own unique way of handling their job as mothers of the United States. America’s first First Lady was Martha Washington, who was then succeeded by Abigail Adams and Dolly Madison, the second and fourth first ladies of the United States. Martha led as our very independent first First Lady, Abigail carried on taking an active role in politics and policy, and Dolly Madison was noted for her social gifts. In pure curiosity …show more content…
Abigail Adams (Abigail Smith) was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts on November 11, 1744. Although she did not attend school, Abigail was a devoted reader and studied the famous works of William Shakespeare as well as others. John and Abigail had known each other since they were children because they were actually third cousins. They first met at a social gathering when John saw 17-year-old Abigail as a petite/shy young woman. Soon after, 3 years had passed and they married welcoming their first child, Abigail. Their family grew rapidly and John Quincy, Susanna, Charles, and Thomas Boylston were the next addition. Depressingly, Susanna died as a toddler and Abigail delivered a stillborn daughter which caused the Adams to face some major …show more content…
President” for always keeping busy and doing just as much as the president. Abigail was very much involved with the politics and had even helped Martha Washington with entertaining dignitaries and other officials. She spent her days hosting events and receiving visitors. Still keeping busy, Abigail and John agreed on the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798. The act included fines and jail time and those who published lies about Abigail’s husband, she believed had to be punished. In the 1800 election, John Adams was defeated by Thomas Jefferson. During the election, more sadness was brought upon the Adams family when learning of Charles’ death. While still dealing with much gloominess, they became the first residents of the White House when moving to the country’s new capitol, Washington