The Presidents' Wives: Reassessing the Office of First Lady

The Presidents' Wives: Reassessing the Office of First Lady
ISBN-10
1555879489
ISBN-13
9781555879488
Category
Biography & Autobiography
Pages
261
Language
English
Published
2000
Publisher
Lynne Rienner Publishers
Author
Robert P. Watson

Description

Traces the development of the First Lady's role from obscurity into an influential force in politics, complete with office, staff and budgetary resources to rival those of key presidential advisors. The author also explores the paradoxes surrounding activism in the office.

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