House historical association in partnership with American University. First ladies are not elected and they have no constitutional role to guide them. But over the years these incredible women have served our country in their own way carving out a place for themselves in our history books. Theyve supported their husbands agendas and launched their own campaigns. Theyve comforted americans during times of crisis and helped us to rise to better days. Theyve been trusted advisors diplomats and legends in their own rights. Im humbled by the accomplishments of those who have come before me and grateful for the lessons they teach. The stories of our first ladies arent always told but they are critical to our history as well. They reveal so much about the presidency about our Countrys Relationship to the world and about Womens Role in america. And thats what today is all about. Since first Lady Jaqueline Kennedy founded the white house historical association in 1961. This organization has wor
Questions. Of which we will take as many that we can. Are Panelists Today . Are Amy Greenberg . George Winfrey Professor of american history at Penn State University and author of the Book Lady first the world of first lady Sarah Polk. Amy will discuss a littleknown story of the strong role mrs. Poke played as a brilliant master of the art of politics and public relations. And who was a critical partner to her husband and his most trusted advisor . Next well be lois romano. Independent Scholar Columnist with the Washington Post and author of the book an inconvenient widow about Mary Todd Lincoln who lois describes as the most ill served first lady in history and who was flawed but generous and empathetic and didnt deserve to be demonized the way that she was including enduring her sons relentless efforts to commit her to an insane asylum. As low as explains it mary deserves better. Next will be Julius Y independent Scholar And Author of the recent Book Lady Bird Johnson Hiding in plain
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