American Revolution Women (1775-1783)-Wax Museum: Martha Washington

As the wife of the most important man in America, Martha Washington found herself a political figure. She was the American symbol of devoted wife and mother. Distributed by A&E Television Networks.

Supplies arrive at Valley Forge. Archaeological discoveries at the site reveal what the men were eating. Martha Washington arrives in camp and becomes a popular figure. Viewers walk through a day in George Washington's life. Distributed by A&E Television Networks.

American First Lady Martha Washington helped establish precedents for future executive spouses as the nation's inaugural first lady. A mother figure for the country even before its formal existence, Washington served as her husband George Washington's "worthy partner" for over 40 years, offering support to the general and his soldiers during the American Revolution before becoming the new nation's top social hostess during Washington's two terms as president.