First ladies of the republic : Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, and the creation of an iconic American role /

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How the three inaugural First Ladies defined the role for future generations, and carved a space for women in AmericaAmerica'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 pres...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Abrams, Jeanne E., 1951- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : New York University Press, [2018]
Subjects:
Washington, Martha, > 1731-1802.
Adams, Abigail, > 1744-1818.
Madison, Dolley, > 1768-1849.
Adams, Abigail, > 1744-1818
Madison, Dolley, > 1768-1849
Washington, Martha, > 1731-1802
Presidents' spouses > United States > Biography.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY > Historical.
HISTORY > United States > State & Local > General.
Presidents' spouses
United States
Biography
Biographies
Biographies.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Forging the role of first lady
  • Martha Washington: the road to the first ladyship
  • Abigail and John Adams: the long apprenticeship to the White House
  • Abigail Adams: the second first lady
  • Dolley Madison: the first lady as "queen of America"
  • Conclusion: the first ladyship launched.

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