Susan Caroline Scott harrison was born in 1832 where she met Benjamin Harrison. She grew into an accomplished artist, interested in womens issues. Although the harrison presidency has been rated as fairly unsuccessful by some historians, those who tracked first ladies considered Caroline Harrison as one of the more underrated to serve in this role. Well learn why in this segment of first ladies influence and image and here to tell us more about the story of Caroline Harrison, our two guests who know the office well. Edie mayo, thanks for coming back. And bill seale, white house historian, has spent his professional career understanding the history of that building. Bill and edie are both members of cspans Academic Advisory Committee for this series. Were going to start with an illustration tonight. The white house itself is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. If Caroline Harrison had had her way, it would like different today. We have her designs for the white house that wed
Susan swain Caroline Scott harrison was born in 1832 in oxford, ohio, where she met Benjamin Harrison. Married when she was 21, she grew into an accomplished artist, interested in womens issues. Although the harrison presidency has been rated as fairly unsuccessful by some historians, those who track first ladies consider Caroline Harrison as one of the more underrated to serve in this role. Well learn why in this segment of first ladies influence and image. And here to tell us more about the story of Caroline Harrison are two guests who know the office well. Edi mayo, first ladies historian, the director emeritus of that enormously popular first ladies exhibit at the smithsonian. Edi, thanks for coming back. Edith mayo thank you. Susan swain and bill seale, white house historian, has spent his professional career understanding the history of that building. Among his books is the president s house. Bill and edi are both members of cspans Academic Advisory Committee for this series. And
What awaits you in the Royal County? Links to ancient Ireland, rides for thrill-seekers, and fabulous natural beauty. Burial sites older than the pyramids at Giza, real Irish castles, rollercoasters, and a zoo!! County Meath most certainly has something for everyone and these are our top five tourist attraction picks.
Sarah and Francis Johnston, a biracial couple who faced discrimination, gave work opportunities to runaway slaves who fled north and arrived at their farm.