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First Ladies of the Republic - Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, and the Creation of an Iconic American Role (Hardcover)
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First Ladies of the Republic - Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, and the Creation of an Iconic American Role (Hardcover)
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How the three inaugural First Ladies defined the role for future
generations, and carved a space for women in America America’s
first First Ladies—Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, and Dolley
Madison—had the challenging task of playing a pivotal role in
defining the nature of the American presidency to a fledgling
nation and to the world. In First Ladies of the Republic, Jeanne
Abrams breaks new ground by examining their lives as a group. From
their visions for the future of the burgeoning new nation and its
political structure, to ideas about family life and matrimony,
these three women had a profound influence on one another’s views
as they created the new role of presidential spouse. Martha,
Abigail and Dolley walked the fine line between bringing dignity to
their lives as presidential wives, and supporting their husbands’
presidential agendas, while at the same time, distancing themselves
from the behavior, customs and ceremonies that reflected the
courtly styles of European royalty that were inimical to the values
of the new republic. In the face of personal challenges, public
scrutiny, and sometimes vocal criticism, they worked to project a
persona that inspired approval and confidence, and helped burnish
their husbands’ presidential reputations. The position of First
Lady was not officially authorized or defined, and the place of
women in society was more restricted than it is today. These
capable and path-breaking women not only shaped their own roles as
prominent Americans and “First Ladies,” but also defined a role
for women in public and private life in America.
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