First Ladies for Dummies

It's time for the ladies--the First Ladies, that is--to get their time in the spotlight
 
What does a First Lady do? What makes a First Lady successful? If you've always wanted to know, this is the place to come to for the answers! This reference has the inside scoop on all the First Ladies, including Michelle Obama's campaigns for healthy eating and Jackie Kennedy's emphasis on art and culture. In First Ladies For Dummies, you'll find out how these women's values, initiatives, and style have influenced all our lives, and how they've become true role models for generations.
 
With the detailed biographies and personal profiles in First Ladies For Dummies, you'll gain a well-rounded knowledge of the United States' 47 First Ladies. From Martha to Melania, from Jackie to Dr. Jill, and everyone in between, every First Lady has left her stamp on the White House, in the Rose Garden, and in history, and this book covers it all. It includes:
* An historical context for a deeper understanding of the world these First Ladies lived in
* Accounts of their childhoods and early lives to learn who these women were before they stepped foot in the White House
* Each First Lady's interests and achievements
 
Whether you're a history fanatic or just curious about these highly accomplished women, you'll find lots of fun facts about them in First Ladies For Dummies. Pick up your copy to be in the know!

List of contents

Introduction 1
 
Part 1: Understanding First Ladies 5
 
Chapter 1: The Changing Role of First Ladies in the United States 7
 
Chapter 2: First Lady Rankings and Evaluations 17
 
Part 2: Setting the Precedent 25
 
Chapter 3: Becoming the First First Lady 27
 
Chapter 4: Setting Precedents 37
 
Chapter 5: Continuing to Set an Example 53
 
Part 3: Leading Up to a Civil War 69
 
Chapter 6: Calling in a First Lady Substitute 71
 
Chapter 7: Acting Like a President 83
 
Chapter 8: To Be or Not to Be First Lady 93
 
Chapter 9: Living a Life of Tragedy 107
 
Part 4: The Civil War, Reconstruction, and Becoming a World Power 117
 
Chapter 10: Reconstructing a Country 119
 
Chapter 11: Getting Close to the 20th Century 139
 
Chapter 12: Becoming a World Power 157
 
Chapter 13: Changing the Roles of Women 175
 
Part 5: Modern First Ladies 193
 
Chapter 14: First Lady of the World 195
 
Chapter 15: Three Cold War First Ladies 207
 
Chapter 16: Becoming Politically Active 223
 
Chapter 17: Ending a Cold War 241
 
Chapter 18: Almost Becoming President 259
 
Chapter 19: Using the Power of the Position 271
 
Chapter 20: The Model and the Educator 285
 
Part 6: The Part of Tens 295
 
Chapter 21: The Ten Most Influential First Ladies 297
 
Chapter 22: The Ten Least-Known Facts about U.S First Ladies 305
 
Index 311

About the author

Marcus Stadelmann, PhD, is a Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Political Science and History at the University of Texas at Tyler. Along with teaching at universities in California, Utah, and Texas, Dr. Stadelmann is the author or co-author of eight books in his discipline, including U.S. Presidents For Dummies. His favorite First Lady is Dolley Madison.

Summary

It's time for the ladies--the First Ladies, that is--to get their time in the spotlight

What does a First Lady do? What makes a First Lady successful? If you've always wanted to know, this is the place to come to for the answers! This reference has the inside scoop on all the First Ladies, including Michelle Obama's campaigns for healthy eating and Jackie Kennedy's emphasis on art and culture. In First Ladies For Dummies, you'll find out how these women's values, initiatives, and style have influenced all our lives, and how they've become true role models for generations.

With the detailed biographies and personal profiles in First Ladies For Dummies, you'll gain a well-rounded knowledge of the United States' 47 First Ladies. From Martha to Melania, from Jackie to Dr. Jill, and everyone in between, every First Lady has left her stamp on the White House, in the Rose Garden, and in history, and this book covers it all. It includes:
* An historical context for a deeper understanding of the world these First Ladies lived in
* Accounts of their childhoods and early lives to learn who these women were before they stepped foot in the White House
* Each First Lady's interests and achievements

Whether you're a history fanatic or just curious about these highly accomplished women, you'll find lots of fun facts about them in First Ladies For Dummies. Pick up your copy to be in the know!

Product details

• Authors: M Stadelmann, Marcus A Stadelmann, Marcus A. Stadelmann, Stadelmann Marcus A.
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781119822196
• ISBN: 978-1-119-82219-6
• No. of pages: 336
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Regional and national histories; Geschichte, History, First Lady, Geschichte der USA, US History