Description

In First Ladies: Influence and Image, Susan Swain and the C-SPAN team present interviews with more than fifty leading historians and biographers. Together, these experts offer intimate portraits of all forty-five first ladies—exploring their lives, ambitions, and the unique partnerships they formed with their presidential spouses.

Discover how Martha Washington established traditions that shaped the role of first ladies for generations, how Edith Wilson played a controversial role following President Wilson’s stroke, and how Mamie Eisenhower embraced television to strengthen her family’s public image.

This engaging and informative book offers a closer look at the women behind the presidency—figures who navigated the pressures of the White House, supported their families, and, at times, changed the course of history.

Details:

• Interviews with more than 50 historians and biographers
• Profiles of all 45 First Ladies
• Behind-the-scenes insights into White House history
• Perfect for history enthusiasts and presidential collectors