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Modern First LadiesSeries

This series delves into the lives and influence of the United States' First Ladies, women who left an indelible mark on American history. It explores their challenging roles, often operating in the shadows of their husbands yet wielding significant personal ambition and political sway. Readers will discover their personal and professional journeys, how they shaped the White House, and how their actions resonated throughout broader society. It offers a compelling look at female power and resilience at the heart of American politics.

Edith Kermit Roosevelt
Ellen and Edith
Jacqueline Kennedy
Jacqueline Kennedy : First Lady of the New Frontier
Bess Wallace Truman
Hillary Rodham Clinton

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  • Hillary Rodham Clinton

    Polarizing First Lady

    • 294 pages
    • 11 hours of reading

    Hillary Rodham Clinton's time as First Lady is portrayed as a pivotal moment in her extensive political career, rather than her only achievement. Gil Troy's engaging narrative offers a nuanced exploration of Clinton's complex legacy, highlighting her as a significant and controversial figure in American history. The book balances critique and admiration, presenting a comprehensive view of Clinton's impact and the challenges she faced, making it a compelling read for those interested in her multifaceted role in politics.

    Hillary Rodham Clinton

  • Bess Wallace Truman

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    Traces Mrs Truman's many philanthropic efforts both before and during her White House years and places her public activities in the larger context of contemporary women's activism. This also reveals how the president discussed all of his policy decisions with his wife, making her his full partner. číst celé

    Bess Wallace Truman

  • Jacqueline Kennedy : First Lady of the New Frontier

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    "In a mere one thousand days, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy created an entrancing public persona that has remained intact for nearly forty years. Even now, a decade after her death, she remains a figure of enduring - and endearing - interest. Yet, while innumerable books have focused on the legends and gossip surrounding this charismatic figure, Barbara Perry's is the first to focus largely on Kennedy's White House years, portraying a first lady far more complex and enigmatic than previously perceived."

    Jacqueline Kennedy : First Lady of the New Frontier

  • Jacqueline Kennedy

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    In a mere one thousand days, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy created a public persona that has remained intact for nearly forty years. Here, Barbara Perry focuses largely on Kennedy's White House years, portraying a First Lady far more complex and enigmatic than previously perceived. číst celé

    Jacqueline Kennedy

  • Ellen and Edith

    Woodrow Wilson's First Ladies

    • 362 pages
    • 13 hours of reading

    The contrasting lives of Woodrow Wilson's wives, Ellen and Edith, reveal their significant yet distinct influences on the White House. Ellen, an intellectual artist, contributed to the role of first lady despite her brief time in office, while Edith, a confident figure, sparked controversy by concealing her husband's illness to maintain his presidency. Kristie Miller's nuanced portrayal examines their emotional landscapes and legacies, highlighting their roles not only in Wilson's life but also in shaping the expectations of future first ladies, supported by extensive archival research.

    Ellen and Edith

  • Edith Kermit Roosevelt

    • 171 pages
    • 6 hours of reading
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    This biography of Theodore Roosevelt's wife presents a more complex and interesting figure than the somewhat secularized saint Edith Roosevelt has become in the literature on first ladies. číst celé

    Edith Kermit Roosevelt