Описание: 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.
Автор: Duncan Patricia B. Название: Loudoun County, Virginia, Criminal Indictments: 1801-1843 ISBN: 078845501X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780788455018 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3517.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Duncan Patricia B. Название: Loudoun County, Virginia Partially Proven Deeds ISBN: 0788449133 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780788449130 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2000.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Claiborne John Herbert Название: Seventy-Five Years in Old Virginia ISBN: 078840010X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780788400100 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 4345.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Mathews County was known as Gloucester County until May 1, 1791. This volume contains the earliest records of Kingston Parish, Mathews County, Virginia, known to be in existence. Mr. Chamberlayne transcribed, annotated and indexed the original manuscript housed at the Library of the Theological Seminary of Virginia, in Alexandria. This exact reproduction of the original has left any errors or omissions unaltered. The entries list the Vestrymen and "Inhabitants" in attendance and the issues discussed at each meeting. Payments levied from "Tithable persons", church improvements and repairs, appointments, and local issues are described in these entries. Persons allotted benefits by the church from the levied tobacco are listed. Brief lists of ministers (1680-1796), Clerks of the Vestry (1679-1796), physicians (1742-1776), and subscribers are also included. A fullname index, a subject index and a brief geographic index are provided.
Автор: Kingsbury Susan M., Virginia Company of London, Virginia Company of London Название: The Records of the Virginia Company of London Documents, II, 1623-1626 ISBN: 0788402536 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780788402531 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 6621.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Vann Marvin J. Название: Shenandoah County, Virginia: The 1870 Census ISBN: 0788401432 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780788401435 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 6414.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
