Ladies, First
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Ladies, First
There is so much more to the elite sorority of first ladies than fashion and state dinners, and that is what Ladies, First and its lineup of guest experts will explore. This podcast will take an informative and entertaining look at our first ladies’ legacies and how their leadership has shaped our n...
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12 EpisodenEp. 11 The Controversies of Julia Gardiner Tyler
The media loved airing Julia Gardiner Tyler’s dirty laundry and after leaving the White House she fought to reclaim her title of first lady. Dr. Chris...
Ep. 10 Clementine Churchill: The Woman Behind the “British Bulldog”
Sir Winston Churchill remains one of the most well-known world leaders, but few realize the impact his wife had on his political career. Clementine Ch...
Ep. 9 Service Above Self– The Leadership of Barbara Bush
Barbara Bush’s dedication to faith, family, and friends captured the hearts of Americans. We sat down for a conversation with her daughter, Doro Bush...
Ep. 8 The Celebrity Status of a First Lady
When Frances Clara Folsom married President Stephen Grover Cleveland on June 2nd, 1886, the media descended upon Washington. Frances garnered attentio...
Ep. 7 Dolley Madison, The Political Genius
Bridging political divides, Dolley Madison and her fellow political spouses taught our politicians a thing or two about civility, manners, and the art...
Ep. 6 The Power of Collaboration
The community of first ladies may be small, but it is powerful. The women who make up this group understand its uniqueness and collaborate to amplify ...
Ep. 5 From Galas to Garden Parties: The White House Social Scene
Easter Egg Rolls, picnics, and dinners at the White House may not sound like urgent matters, but they are opportunities to reach across the aisle and...
Ep. 4 Laura Bush and the Policy of Compassion
On Sept. 11, 2001 the United States was forever changed. It marked the beginning of a new chapter for the presidency and American history. The public...
Ep. 3 Jackie Kennedy and the Art of Soft Power
While Jacqueline Kennedy is credited with changing the fashion industry, she also modernized the Office of First Lady. If we look beyond the fashion h...
Ep. 2 Hollywood and Florence Harding's Legacy
When most people think of first ladies who were activists, they look to women like Eleanor Roosevelt, Laura Bush, and Michelle Obama. But, women like...
Ep. 1 A Role Without a Rulebook
From Martha Washington to Melania Trump, each first lady has changed, and is changing, the role for the first ladies that follow them. We chatted with...
Ep. 0 Introduction
On March 5th the George W. Bush Institute is launching its first podcast, Ladies, First, hosted by Natalie Gonnella-Platts, Deputy Director of the Bus...