NPR American Chronicles First Ladies..., NPR
NPR American Chronicles First Ladies..., NPR
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NPR American Chronicles: First Ladies

Author: NPR

Narrator: NPR

Unabridged: 3 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/03/2015


Synopsis

While the role of the first lady has changed dramatically over the course of the nation's history, one thing remains constant: American's have always been fascinated by the wives of the President. Insights into their formative years, their daily routines within the White House, their influence on the public policies espoused by their husbands, and their bold journey into the modern political spotlight have captivated generations of political historians, social critics and tabloid gawkers alike. NPR presents the story of these iconic women as they apply their unique gifts to help transform the role of women in public and private life. Featuring in-depth profiles of many of our beloved, inspiring, and occasionally enigmatic first ladies, including: Martha Washingtion, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jacqueline Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson, Betty Ford, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, Michelle Obama and more.

About NPR

National Public Radio (NPR) is an American privately and publicly funded non-profit membership media organization that produces and distributes news and cultural programming.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Joyce on July 15, 2015

All in the American Chronicles seem to be excellent--or at least the ones I've listened to. This is no exception with fascinating insights into the personalities and roles of multiple first ladies. The interviews are great--especially those with living first ladies (as opposed to authors or historia......more

Goodreads review by Miri on February 22, 2017

They only covered the ones everyone kind of knows already, which was a little disappointing. I would have liked to learn something about Julia Grant, Rachel Jackson, Ida McKinley, Frances Cleveland, Grace Coolidge, and Edith Roosevelt, for example. But I did enjoy it, and I was especially pleased to......more

Goodreads review by Tamara on August 13, 2016

A compilation of stories about first ladies, produced by NPR. Felt a bit meandering and didn't quite finish, but there were some interesting segments tucked in here and there.......more