User Clip: Bennie's Death
On location at the Pierce home in Andover, discusses their relations there and the train ride that killed Bennie
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On location at the Pierce home in Andover, discusses their relations there and the train ride that killed Bennie
Guests discuss the first ladies.
On location at Wheatland, the James Buchanan House, and details the tragedy that marked Harriet's life
First Ladies Program: Jane Pierce
Guests discuss the first ladies.
Ann Covell talked about a tragedy from First Lady Jane Pierce's life and its impact on her role in the White House.
Discusses Harriet's time in England and the effect she had upon Queen Victoria and the Royal Court
Ann Covell discusses her first impression of Jane as selfish, and interest in discovering the basis for that and the evolvement of her impression
First Ladies Program: Harriet Lane
When James Buchanan was the U.S. ambassador to Great Britain, the British royal family was enchanted with his niece, Harriet Lane.
Highlights of the life of Harriet Lane and her experiences as hostess in the White House during her uncle President James Buchanan's time in office are featured.
First lady Jane Pierce spent much of her husband's term in office cloistered on the second floor of the White House, writing letters to her deceased son, Bennie.
Guests discuss the first ladies
Harriet Lane, the niece of President James Buchanan, is remembered for issues that she was involved in during her time.
Ann Covell talked about First Lady Jane Pierce's letter writing.