Martha Washington Influence On Women
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Martha Washington was the first, first lady of The United States of America and she disliked many parts of this job. But because of her courage, loyalty, and bravery, she got through life. Not only was Martha the first, first lady but she played other roles including being a mother of four, a spouse, a great cook, a leader, and many others. Today Martha Washington inspires so many women to do and accomplish what they want in life.
Martha Washington was born on June 2,1731. She grew up in New Kent County, Virginia and was the first of eight children born to John Dandridge and Frances Jones. With this many children, there had to be a lot of strict rules which John and Francis expected their children to follow. Education was also valued and Martha was tutored, along with her siblings. After age twelve, martha quit tutoring and began learning the basic house chores. In her free time, Martha would sew, knit, and help her mother cook.
After seven years of learning the basic house chores, Martha started looking for a husband. At age 19, Martha was married to Daniel Parke Custis. When they were wed, they moved into a big house called “The White House”. One year after they got married, Martha and Daniel Custis had their
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that martha washington was the first, first lady of the united states of america. she disliked many parts of this job, but because of her courage, loyalty, and bravery, she got through life.
- Explains that martha washington was the first of eight children born to john dandridge and frances jones.
- Narrates how martha and daniel custis had their first child, daniel jr., and two years later, frances. they had two children, john parke "jacky" and patsy.
- Narrates how martha washington was on the lookout for a man when her first husband died. george and martha married on january 6, 1759.
- Explains how martha washington spent most of her free time directing the house help, including the slaves, when george was a general in the revolutionary war.
- Explains that martha washington disliked being the first lady because she was lonely, her husband was working most of the time, and her arrangements in her new lifestyle were not ideal.
- Explains that martha was relieved after her husband's terms as president were over in 1797. however, her life did not return to how she thought it would. george and martha had many visitors at their home, "mount vernon".
- Narrates how martha did not get out of her home much in her later life. george washington died at their home from epiglottitis, a bad throat infection, and his remains went to the capitol building.
- Explains that martha washington died of a terrible fever in her home on may 22,1802. she was 70 years old and had almost nothing left of her husband.
- Analyzes martha washington's courage, loyalty, and bravery. she did not like being first lady but made a positive thing out of it while helping others in need.
Because at this point in time it was expected that women should be married, Martha was on the lookout for a man. Martha came across a man who she soon started “courting” by the name of George Washington. Because the courtship went so well, they started planning their wedding. George and Martha Washington got married on January 6, 1759. Because they needed somewhere to live, George and Martha Washington rented a house from the family of George’s brother. They immediately went to live in their new home that was called “Mount Vernon”. George and Martha ended up inheriting Mount Vernon because george’s brother and most of his family that was willing to take care of the house,
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- Martha Washington was an amazing woman. She grew up in a slightly better than average lifestyle. Then she became a wife, mother, and then a widow. Martha also became one of the richest women in Virginia. Then she became George Washington’s wife and went on to become the first first lady. She lived to the age of seventy and managed to outlive her husband and many others. Martha Washington also was a part of the American Revolution and helped her husband throughout the war. She did all this and much more.
In this essay, the author
- Describes martha washington as an amazing woman who grew up in a slightly better than average lifestyle. she became one of the richest women in virginia, became george washington’s wife and became the first first lady.
- Explains that martha dandridge was the eldest of seven brothers and sisters to come. she was born in new kent county, virginia on the chestnut grove plantation.
- Narrates how martha dandridge married daniel parke custis on may 15, 1750, at the age of eighteen. they were nicknamed "jacky" and "patsy."
- Narrates how martha dandridge custis washington's life revolved around her home and her family. she stayed with george throughout the years of the war at places like valley forge and morristown.
- Narrates how martha dandridge custis washington outlived two husbands, four children, and several relatives. she died on may 22, 1802, at the age of seventy at her home because of an illness.
- Opines that martha washington was a truly magnificent woman. she suffered much loss over her lifetime but still managed to get past it.
- Cites judith sargent murray's "martha washington | summary of martha washington: a life." the biography channel website.
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In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how martha washington's quote helps explain that she had a life full of disappointment and may have been insane at times, but she would always find positive ways to look at the situation. the country we know today is partly responsible because of her role
- Analyzes how martha developed two qualities that would always be with her as long as she lived, courage and leadership. she was recognized by everyone around from how kind she was to the least fortunate.
- Analyzes how martha washington showed leadership by joining the boycott against goods made in england. she inspired women and became a leader to them and others.
- Narrates how the woman was brave when faced with fear. she would join her husband at mount vernon to see him while at war.
- Quotes mcpherson from the book "martha washington first lady". martha washington stayed by her husband while he was injured and never left his side even though she did not want to be there.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that martha was the nation's first first lady and she set the line of other first ladies.
- Explains that martha was the nation's first first lady and set the line of other future first ladies. martha knew her behavior would become the template for the wives of future chief executives.
- Opines that martha was important to the movement of first ladies. she set the bar and so far every first lady has stayed at the bar.
- Explains that martha changed the world by how all the future first ladies act and what their duties and work are. she started a weekly reception, held on fridays, for anyone to join.
- Concludes that martha was the nation's first first lady and she set the line of other first ladies.
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- Analyzes how their view on the subject changed when they watched 'a midwife's tale', a movie created from the diary of laurel ulrich chronicling the life of martha ballard.
- Opines that women were busy and at times hard during these times. they had to do an array of things from keeping the house under control and raising several children to working on a farm and spinning.
- Explains that martha's day consisted of many jobs to do, from cleaning the house to delivering a baby. she also worked on her farm, and treated illnesses, coming up with her own remedies.
- Opines that martha's real job was being a midwife, which was demanding and stressful. she had no time for herself and had to leave whenever she was called on.
- Analyzes how the minister's wife, martha ballard, was raped by one of the men in the movie. she couldn't prove the father of her baby even though she thought it was north.
- Analyzes how martha's younger son invited her to his house for dinner and when she got back, her older son and his family were living there. she ended up being banished to her bedroom and was bed-ridden.
- Opines that martha ballard's story has inspired women and educated people about women’s lives at this time. she is an example of what some women were like back then.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that martha washington set an example for those who followed after her. she was the leading woman of the country and took responsibility of most social events.
- Opines that martha washington was an entertaining hostess and would be a model for all first ladies to follow after her.
- Explains that while women had little rights and had almost no say politically, martha believed whites were the dominant group and never questioned the unjustness of slavery.
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In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how the documentary of first ladies: north & south is a comparison of two presidential wives and their lives both during their husbands terms as president and after they both had passed away.
- Explains that both women are married to promident men who became presidents. they face happy times, times of death, ridicule, and examaniation. both women stand on different sides politically.
- Opines that mary todd lincoln gained a reputation based on her actions in an unique and grieving time. she sought ways to deal with her emotions and turmoil while still being what she considered an "first lady".
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In this essay, the author
- Opines that george washington paved the way for many other presidents that followed after him up until the one we have today.
- Explains that george washington was born on february 22, 1732 at the bridges creek plantation in wakefield virginia. he had brothers and sisters named elizabeth, samuel, john augustine, charles, and mildred.
- Describes how george washington became involved in politics and government later in life. he joined the military at age 20 and became colonel commander of all virginia militia forces in 1755.
- Explains that george washington led the constitutional convention in 1787 and many saw that as a way to lead the nation. the vice president became washington's good friend john adams.
- Analyzes how george washington made the nation a peaceful and thriving place to live during his last years in office as president.
- Opines that george washington will always be america's best and greatest president because of his achievements and contributions to america as the first president.
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- Describes jacqueline kennedy as one of the most accomplished, elegant, and inspiring first ladies in american history.
- Narrates how jacqueline lee bouvier, a gallant woman, was born on july 28, 1929, and was dubbed "the debutante of the year" for the 1947-1948 season.
- Narrates how she met senator john f. kennedy, who was considered one of the most eligible bachelors in washington, and they were married in 1953. their first child, caroline, was born in 1957.
- Explains that jacqueline kennedy became the third youngest first lady to enter the white house. she brought beauty, intelligence, and cultivated taste.
- Explains that mrs. kennedy was to bring her own unusual quality to the white house, a quality of youthful beauty, penetrating intelligence and impeccable taste. her passionate interest in literature, poetry, and the livelier arts encouraged the mounting surge of american culture.
- Explains that the first lady was to retain a core of privacy which would enable both the president and herself to relax and be replenished. she fulfills to her own satisfaction, her primary roles of wife and mother.
- Opines that jackie kennedy's special qualities, enhanced by experience, will continue to benefit her husband, her children, and the nation.
- Opines that jacqueline was a memorable portrait of courage that will never be forgotten. her courage after her husband's assassination won jackie the admiration of the world.
- Opines that the death of a president is always shock. it is doubly so when the president is struck down suddenly and savagely by an unseen assassin.
- Narrates how mr. and mrs. kennedy were riding in the back of a car waving and smiling. then there was another barking sound, this time flat and ugly.
- Describes how mrs. kennedy's cry was like something torn out of her flesh. "oh, my god, they have killed my husband. jack, jack!"
- Describes how the limousine got to parkland general hospital, four miles away, in about nothing flat.
- Narrates how the president of the united states was pronounced dead at one o'clock. he had been shot twice.
- Narrates how mrs. kennedy married aristotle onassis, a greek shipping magnate and 23 years her senior. from 1978 until her death in 1994, she worked as editor for doubleday in new york city.
- Describes how jacqueline bouvier kennedy onassis met her untimely death on may 19, 1994, a little more than two months before her sixty-fifth birthday.
- Narrates how john f. kennedy jr. stood at the door of his mother's home and in a firm voice said: "we all feel lucky for that.
- Cites anderson, christopher, dareff, hal, and heymann, c. david. jacqueline kennedy: a portrait of her private years.
1217 wordsRead More - Martha Washington's Living Analysisanalytical essayIn his historic point investigation of pop culture in the American states, Benjamin Franklin shed light on the tastes and side interests of noticeable Virginians. In spite of the fact that Thomas Jefferson incredibly supported fiddle tunes, a great part of the music put away on his MP3 comprised of harpsichord pieces. George Washington appreciated unscripted television appears, and he was most pleased with his wife's raid into distributed. Martha Washington's Living had turned into a strong accomplishment all through the settlements. Also, few were amazed when Patrick Henry let it realized that his most loved film kind was the political
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes benjamin franklin's historic point investigation of pop culture in the american states. thomas jefferson supported fiddle tunes, while george washington appreciated unscripted television appearances.
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In this essay, the author
- Explains that first lady of the united states (flotus) is the title held by the wife of president, concurrent with the president's term of office.
- Explains that martha washington, the wife of george washington (1789–1797), is considered to be the inaugural first lady of the united states.
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