Political Value of the First Lady
2010-09-18T20:01:16-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvYTRiXC8yOTUwNTQtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Allida Black talked about the role of the first lady through American history. While the role of the first lady is not an official political position, Professor Black argued that their position allows them to become intertwined with the administrations of their husbands. She cited the influence of Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, and Mary Todd Lincoln as examples. Topics included the variety of roles they adopted and popular stereotypes. She also responded to questions from members of the audience.
Allida Black talked about the role of the first lady through American history. While the role of the first lady is not an official political… read more
Allida Black talked about the role of the first lady through American history. While the role of the first lady is not an official political position, Professor Black argued that their position allows them to become intertwined with the administrations of their husbands. She cited the influence of Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, and Mary Todd Lincoln as examples. Topics included the variety of roles they adopted and popular stereotypes. She also responded to questions from members of the audience. close
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