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How have first ladies shaped history as presidential advisers and as advocates for societal change? That was the question before a panel of scholars convened by the White House Historical As…

A panel of first ladies scholars talked about the work of Jacqueline Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson, and Pat Nixon to preserve the historic nature of the White House -- and how that work reflect…

Miller Center presidential studies director Barbara Perry discussed Jackie Kennedy’s time as first lady. Ms. Perry argued that as an ambassador and style icon Jackie Kennedy actively develop…

Michael Beschloss and Barbara Perry talked about the life and influence of first lady Jacqueline Kennedy and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the g…

Barbara Perry, director of presidential studies at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center, spoke by phone about former first lady Barbara Bush. She also told a story about the time she m…

Telephone lines and social media were open for viewer comments on former first lady Barbara Bush, who died the previous day at the age of 92. Barbara Perry, director of presidential studies …