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Type(s) de contenu et mode(s) de consultation : Texte noté. Image fixe : sans médiation
Auteur(s) : Abrams, Jeanne E. (1951-....)
Titre(s) : First ladies of the Republic [Texte imprimé] : Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, and the creation of an iconic American role / Jeanne E. Abrams
Publication : New York (N.Y.) : New York University Press, copyright 2018
Description matérielle : 1 vol. (312 p.) : illustrations ; 24 cm
Note(s) : Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-297) and index
How the three inaugural First Ladies defined the role for future generations, and
carved a space for women in America. America'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 presidency to a fledgling nation and to the
world. In First Ladies of the Republic, Jeanne Abrams breaks new ground by examining
their lives as a group. From their visions for the future of the burgeoning new nation
and its political structure, to ideas about family life and matrimony, these three
women had a profound influence on one another's views as they created the new role
of presidential spouse. Martha, Abigail and Dolley walked the fine line between bringing
dignity to their lives as presidential wives, and supporting their husbands' presidential
agendas, while at the same time, distancing themselves from the behavior, customs
and ceremonies that reflected the courtly styles of European royalty that were inimical
to the values of the new republic. In the face of personal challenges, public scrutiny,
and sometimes vocal criticism, they worked to project a persona that inspired approval
and confidence, and helped burnish their husbands' presidential reputations. The position
of First Lady was not officially authorized or defined, and the place of women in
society was more restricted than it is today. These capable and path-breaking women
not only shaped their own roles as prominent Americans and "First Ladies," but also
defined a role for women in public and private life in America
Sujet(s) : Washington, Martha Dandridge Custis (1731-1802)
Adams, Abigail (1744-1818)
Madison, Dolley (1768-1849)
Présidents -- Conjoints -- États-Unis -- 19e siècle
Genre ou forme : Biographie
Indice(s) Dewey :
973.099 (23e éd.) = Histoire - États-Unis - Biographie collective
Identifiants, prix et caractéristiques : ISBN 9781479886531. - ISBN 147988653X (rel.). - ISBN 9781479890507. - ISBN 1479890502
Identifiant de la notice : ark:/12148/cb46822592f
Notice n° :
FRBNF46822592
(notice reprise d'un réservoir extérieur)
Table des matières : 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.
