The author, White House correspondent for Hearst, here presents twelve First Ladies, who brought various attributes and made...

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THE WOMAN IN THE WHITE HOUSE

The author, White House correspondent for Hearst, here presents twelve First Ladies, who brought various attributes and made varied contributions to their role. We meet Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Mary Todd Lincoln, Dolly adison, Sarah Polk, Helen Herron Taft, Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, Eleanor oosevelt, Bess Truman, Mamie Eisenhower and Jacqueline Kennedy. (Florence Kling arding is the only surprise in the group.) Ex-Presidents Truman and Eisenhower and President Kennedy give interviews to honor their spouses and to tell their concept of the first ladyship.

Pub Date: Aug. 12, 1963

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Publisher: Random House

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 1, 1963

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