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First Ladies Of The Twentieth And Twenty-First Centuries: An Evolution Of The Role, Courtney M. Page, Shaelyn Mcclanahan, Laurelin Weiss
First Ladies Of The Twentieth And Twenty-First Centuries: An Evolution Of The Role, Courtney M. Page, Shaelyn Mcclanahan, Laurelin Weiss
Courtney M. Page
It is often noted as one of the more powerful positions in the executive branch in American politics and stands as an unofficial and un-elected position acquired by circumstance. The unique position of First Lady has led several authors to examine the role and influence that first ladies possess during their husband’s tenure as President of the United States. This piece examines the First Ladies of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, assigning each first lady to an original typology. The piece then assesses the involvement of each First Lady according to their activity within the White House, in domestic issues, …