The President's Spouse: History
Panelists talked about the history of the status of the president’s wife and how she became the “first lady,” a more influential and active … read more
Panelists talked about the history of the status of the president’s wife and how she became the “first lady,” a more influential and active political figure. They discussed the contributions of several first ladies, including Mary Todd Lincoln, Edith Roosevelt, Edith Wilson and Eleanor Roosevelt. close
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Allida M. Black Visiting Assistant Professor Pennsylvania State University->American Studies and History
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Phyllis Lee Levin Author
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