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Colonial First Ladies
The Missus Washington, Adams and Madison
The first three First Ladies shaped early America through influence, intelligence, social skill, and political engagement.
The first three First Ladies were born decades long before the United States became “states”. As mature women, married to arguably the most prominent men of their generation, they became political figures whether they liked it or not. All three were among the most consequential First Ladies in American history.
Martha Dandridge Washington, the quintessential domestic lady, gladly went wherever her husband asked - including regular sojourns encamped with the army during wartime. She also spent eight years in New York and Philadelphia, supervising comfort in the then-executive mansions, setting the tone for the office itself.
Abigail Smith Adams, the brilliant and intellectual lady, endured long separations from her politically and diplomatically active husband, survived a harrowing ocean voyage and awakened to a European sophistication she could never have imagined. Her intelligence and insights set a benchmark for what a First Lady could achieve.
Dolley Payne Madison, the delightful and socially talented lady, became the most famous American woman of her time. She lifted her reticent and intellectual husband to a prominence he might never have achieved alone. She put the role on the map forever. In their own ways, they are our collective national great-grandmothers, deserving of our admiration and affection.
Treasure them.
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Mary Lincoln's Flannel Pajamas
And Other Stories From The First Ladies' Closet
Various STORIES about First Ladies between Martha & Mamie, centering on some items of their clothing, whether it is a gown, or a pair of shoes, a hat or piece jewelry. All stories are real stories; they are not a fiction. The clothing is either factual, actual or metaphorical.
These are some of the stories (all true) that have been told about some First Ladies you may have forgotten about - or never knew. The stories use an item of their clothing to propel the tale. It is history through the window – not the keyhole!
You love their gowns at the Smithsonian; now you can love them better!
The First Ladies
From Martha Washington to Mamie Eisenhower, An Intimate Portrait of the Women Who Shaped America
An Intimate Portrait of the Women Who Shaped America from Martha Washington to Mamie Eisenhower. An inspirational gift book perfect for any occasion!
As our young nation grew into its own, it was not just the presidents who led the way. In fact, 26 remarkable women had a heavy hand in the shaping of America. Filled with stories written in a light tone, this accessible gift book is a tribute to the honesty, kindness, and character strength of America’s first presidential wives.
Readers will discover:
• How Martha Washington walked the fine First Lady line between royal pretension and republican accessibility
• Why Lou Hoover is an unsung hero
• What transformed Edith Wilson from smiling lady to imperious enforcer
Ladies
A Conjecture of Personalities
Ladies: A Conjecture of Personalities is a book of voices. First Ladies between Martha Washington and Mamie Eisenhower tell their own stories—or, to be more exact, whatever they want—in their own words and in their own styles. Ladies: A Conjecture of Personalities crosses boundaries between fact, conjecture, and, most importantly, centuries. Through dialogue-boxes, the ladies talk to each other across eternity, where anything is possible. The modern First Ladies, from Mrs. Kennedy through Mrs. Clinton, participate in commentary. They talk to the reader and they talk amongst themselves. And they sympathize, empathize, and quarrel amongst themselves. They talk about their husbands, their children, the White House, and the times they lived in. And, of course, politics. It’s chatty. It’s catty. It’s fun. It’s informative. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in history.
Garfield's Train
Garfield’s Train is a novel of the New Jersey Shore, when Long Branch was the “Gilded Strand” of the Gilded Age. The wealthiest families in the country built elaborate 30-room cottages along the seacoast, frequented the casinos and racetracks, and lived the good life. Then President James Garfield was shot by an assassin in 1881. He lingered in pain for three months, and was finally brought to Long Branch to die. The fictional Dunbar family interacts with a supporting cast of General Grant, Roscoe Conkling, James G. Blaine, Susan B. Anthony, and of course, the whole Garfield family, recreating the bygone era of Long Branch’s proudest hours.
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