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The Presidency: Women and the White House

Journalist Cokie Roberts on Women in the White House

Journalist Cokie Roberts on Women in the White House

Washington, DC
Sunday, May 22, 2011

As part of its series Celebrating the 19th Amendment: 90 Years," The New York Historical Society hosted a discussion about the influence of women in politics and presidential administrations. Panelists talk about first ladies from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama – and about conflicting views of politically powerful first ladies, and the impact of the 19th Amendment on their public work.

Updated: Monday, May 23, 2011 at 11:52am (ET)

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