near philadelphia of pennsylvania. she teaches womens history, american diplomat ir history, world history and african american history. she published in six books a companion to first ladies. her monographs include red spies in america, loans in legitimacy and a book on the subject of tonight s presentation which is for sale right outside. first lady florence harding behind the tragedy and controversy. she received her phd, her commentary appeared recently to name a few. in time the guard ran, u.s.a. today and the new yorker for the new york post. and here is something you don t hear every day. in 2011 she got to appear as harding in a play which she wrote at the ohio state marion campus. we are so enthused we are welcoming her back for next march as the primary organizer of a full day conference we ll be having on southern first ladies. that s for next year. let s learn about a northern first lady. please join me. let s welcome her. i am so happy to hear so many of you wo