A Companion to First Ladies
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Beschreibung
This volume explores more than two centuries of literature on the First Ladies, from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama, providing the first historiographical overview of these important women in U.S. history.
* Underlines the growing scholarly appreciation of the First Ladies and the evolution of the position since the 18th century
* Explores the impact of these women not only on White House responsibilities, but on elections, presidential policies, social causes, and in shaping their husbands' legacies
* Brings the First Ladies into crisp historiographical focus, assessing how these women and their contributions have been perceived both in popular literature and scholarly debate
* Provides concise biographical treatments for each First Lady
Autor*in
Katherine A. S. Sibley
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20th Century America American Social & Cultural History Amerika im 20. Jahrhundert First Lady Geschichte Geschichte der USA History Sozial- u. Kulturgeschichte Amerikas US History USA /Geschichte