The presidential companion : readings on the first ladies / edited by Robert P. Watson and Anthony J. Eksterowicz.

Other author Watson, Robert P., 1962-
Other author Eksterowicz, Anthony J.
Format Book
Publication InfoColumbia : University of South Carolina Press, ©2003.
Descriptionxvi, 349 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Martha Washington and the creation of the role of First Lady / Patricia Brady -- Political parties : first ladies and social events in the formation of the Federal government / Catherine Allgor -- Betty Ford transforms the role of First Lady / Mary Linehan -- True women : the roles and lives of antebellum presidential wives, Sarah Polk, Margaret Taylor, Abigail Fillmore, and Jane Pierce / Elizabeth Lorelei Thacker-Estrada -- Edith Bolling Galt Wilson : the protective steward / James S. McCallops -- Bess W. Truman : the reluctant First Lady / Raymond Frey -- Eleanor Roosevelt : an unlikely path to political activist / Susan Roth Breitzer -- Policy experts : congressional testimony and influence of first ladies / Colton C. Campbell and Sean E. McCluskie -- First ladies and U.S. foreign policy / Glenn Hastedt -- The evolution of the role and office of the First Lady : the movement toward integration with the White House Office / Anthony J. Eksterowicz and Kristen Paynter -- First ladies and policy making : crossing the public/private divide / Kay M. Knickrehm and Robin Teske -- Copresident or codependent? : the rise and rejection of presidential couples since World World II / Gil Troy -- Hillary's choices : the first ladyship of Hillary Rodham Clinton and the future of the office / Myra G. Gutin -- Sharing the bully pulpit : breast cancer and First Lady Betty Ford's leadership / MaryAnne Borrelli.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [319]-331) and indexes.
LCCN 2002008027
ISBN1570034613 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks E176.2 .P84 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold