Civics – the study of government

By Katie Peters

Born: June 21, 1731

Was married to Captain Daniel Parks Custis when she was 18, but he died in 1757.

She met George Washington that same year (1757) and was later engaged.

She is most remembered for joining her husband at Valley Forge

Died: May 22, 1802

Born: May 20, 1768

Married John Todd, but he and her youngest child died as a result of a plague in Philadelphia

Was introduced to James Madison by Aaron Burr

Is most remembered for saving the portrait of George Washington when the British were burning the Capitol during the War of 1812

Died: July 12, 1849

Born: December 13, 1818

Married Abe Lincoln on November 4, 1842

Prodded Lincoln to study law

Her son, Robert Todd, attempted to have her declared “legally incompetent”

Died: July 16, 1882

Born: October 11, 1884

Married Franklin Roosevelt on March 17, 1905

Worked tirelessly for the poor while her husband was in office

Once served hot dogs to the king and queen of England

Is one of the most famous humanitarians known

Died: November 7, 1962

Born: October 26, 1947

Went to Yale University where she met Bill