Women of the White House looks at the work, lives and times of the 47 women officially recognized as America’s first lady.
Through portraits, photographs, accounts and profiles, the book examines their contributions to the presidencies they supported and to the 230-year history of the role. The women who have held the position have evolved it from White House hostess to campaigner for social causes and a game-changing leadership position. A role model for the world, a powerful political player, a traditional yet modern woman – the position of first lady of the United States is many-faceted, complex and beyond high profile.
In this fully up-to-date book, Amy Russo explores how the social platforms these women established – from Mary Todd Lincoln’s work for slaves and soldiers after the Civil War to feminist icon Michelle Obama’s fight for girls’ education – have not only made the role iconic but also shaped America
Author: Amy Russo
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing
Published: 04/06/2021
Pages: 192
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 8.50h x 6.60w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781787393882
Language: English
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