When most people think of first ladies who were activists, they look to women like Eleanor Roosevelt, Laura Bush, and Michelle Obama. But, women like Florence Harding, Nellie Taft, and Ellen Wilson warrant greater attention for how they challenged the status quo. We spoke with Dr. Katherine Sibley, author of First Lady Florence Harding: Behind the Tragedy and Controversy about how the early 20th century first ladies paved the way for those to follow.
Ep. 11 The Controversies of Julia Gardiner Tyler
Ep. 10 Clementine Churchill: The Woman Behind the “British Bulldog”
Ep. 9 Service Above Self– The Leadership of Barbara Bush
Ep. 8 The Celebrity Status of a First Lady
Ep. 7 Dolley Madison, The Political Genius
Ep. 6 The Power of Collaboration
Ep. 5 From Galas to Garden Parties: The White House Social Scene
Ep. 4 Laura Bush and the Policy of Compassion
Ep. 3 Jackie Kennedy and the Art of Soft Power
Ep. 1 A Role Without a Rulebook
Ep. 0 Introduction
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