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It's time for the ladies--the First Ladies, that is--to get their time in the spotlight
What does a First Lady do? What makes a First Lady successful? If you've always wanted to know, this is the place to come to for the answers! This reference has the inside scoop on all the First Ladies, including Michelle Obama's campaigns for healthy eating and Jackie Kennedy's emphasis on art and culture. In First Ladies For Dummies, you'll find out how these women's values, initiatives, and style have influenced all our lives, and how they've become true role models for generations.
With the detailed biographies and personal profiles in First Ladies For Dummies, you'll gain a well-rounded knowledge of the United States' 47 First Ladies. From Martha to Melania, from Jackie to Dr. Jill, and everyone in between, every First Lady has left her stamp on the White House, in the Rose Garden, and in history, and this book covers it all. It includes:
An historical context for a deeper understanding of the world these First Ladies lived in
Accounts of their childhoods and early lives to learn who these women were before they stepped foot in the White House
Each First Lady's interests and achievements
Whether you're a history fanatic or just curious about these highly accomplished women, you'll find lots of fun facts about them in First Ladies For Dummies. Pick up your copy to be in the know!
Auteur
Marcus Stadelmann, PhD, is a Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Political Science and History at the University of Texas at Tyler. Along with teaching at universities in California, Utah, and Texas, Dr. Stadelmann is the author or co-author of eight books in his discipline, including U.S. Presidents For Dummies. His favorite First Lady is Dolley Madison.
Texte du rabat
47 unique women. 47 engrossing tales.
Few historical characters have fascinated the public like the First Ladies of the United States of America. From Martha Washington to Dr. Jill Biden, the triumphs and stumbles of these powerful women have been the subject of debate for centuries. Perfect for history fanatics as well as those just a little curious about how the wives of American presidents have risen to meet history in their own unique ways, First Ladies For Dummies tells the gripping stories of the women behind the Oval Office. Inside
Résumé
It's time for the ladiesthe First Ladies, that isto get their time in the spotlight
What does a First Lady do? What makes a First Lady successful? If you've always wanted to know, this is the place to come to for the answers! This reference has the inside scoop on all the First Ladies, including Michelle Obama's campaigns for healthy eating and Jackie Kennedy's emphasis on art and culture. In First Ladies For Dummies, you'll find out how these women's values, initiatives, and style have influenced all our lives, and how they've become true role models for generations.
With the detailed biographies and personal profiles in First Ladies For Dummies, you'll gain a well-rounded knowledge of the United States' 47 First Ladies. From Martha to Melania, from Jackie to Dr. Jill, and everyone in between, every First Lady has left her stamp on the White House, in the Rose Garden, and in history, and this book covers it all. It includes:
Contenu
Introduction 1
About This Book 2
Conventions Used in This Book 2
Icons Used in This Book 3
Beyond the Book 3
Where to Go from Here 3
Part 1: Understanding First Ladies 5
Chapter 1: The Changing Role of First Ladies in the United States 7
First Ladies in U.S History 8
Defining a First Lady 8
Powers of the First Lady 10
The Evolution of the Position of First Lady 12
Phase I (17891829) 12
Phase II (18291869) 13
Phase III (18691933) 13
Phase IV (1933Present) 14
Chapter 2: First Lady Rankings and Evaluations 17
Evaluating the First Ladies 18
Ranking U.S First Ladies 19
The Siena Research Institute Survey 20
Discussing ten evaluation criteria 22
Part 2: Setting the Precedent 25
Chapter 3: Becoming the First First Lady 27
Martha Dandridge Custis Washington (17311802) 28
Joining Forces with George, the Love of Her Life 29
Taking an active role 29
Becoming a war hero 29
Going First: From Lady Washington to First Lady 30
Learning her way 32
Starting traditions 32
Taking sides 33
Hosting the World in Retirement 33
Chapter 4: Setting Precedents 37
Abigail Smith Adams (17441818) 37
Becoming a revolutionary 39
Living life abroad 39
Becoming First Lady 40
Turning into Mrs President 40
Moving to and hating Washington, D.C 42
Living out her life 42
Becoming famous after her death 43
Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson (17481782) 43
Dying too soon 45
Becoming First Lady after her death 45
Dolley Payne Todd Madison (17681849) 46
Moving forward with charm and popularity 47
Blazing the trail for future First Ladies 49
Saving a painting 49
Becoming the first lady named First Lady 51
Chapter 5: Continuing to Set an Example 53
Elizabeth Kortright Monroe (17681830) 54
Going abroad and saving an American hero's wife 55
Embracing European life 56
Going home and being miserable 57
Louisa Johnson Adams (17751852) 58
Living an adventure 60
Becoming First Lady 61
Seeking the election of 1824 62
Going back to Washington, D.C 63
Rachel Donelson Jackson (17671828) 63
Meeting Jackson 65
Almost becoming First Lady 66
Part 3: Leading Up to a Civil War 69
Chapter 6: Calling in a First Lady Substitute 71
Hannah Hoes Van Buren (17831819) 72
Anna Tuthill Symmes Harrison (17751864) 74
Letitia Christian Tyler (17901842) 76
Being the wife of an absent politician 77
Allowing Priscilla Tyler to step in 78
Julia Gardiner Tyler (18201889) 79
Becoming the youngest First Lady, briefly 80
Going home to Virginia 81
Dying a Confederate 81
Chapter 7: Acting Like a President 83
Sarah Childress Polk (18031891) 83
Becoming a Politician-Er, Wife of One 84
Getting into politics 85
Becoming a working First Lady 86
Helping make policy 88
Going into Retirement Alone 90
Chapter 8: To Be or Not to Be First Lady 93
Margaret Smith Taylor (17881852) 93
Having a family and traveling America 94
Preferring to remain private 95
Abigail Powers Fillmore (17981853) 96
Tutoring the (future) president 97
Becoming First Lady by default 97 Jane...