Lady First
The World of First Lady Sarah Polk
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2019.
Format: Book
Edition: First edition.
Description: xxiii, 369 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
An exploration of Sarah Polk's political savvy and contributions to American feminism details the contradictions attributed to her character, her wartime achievements, and her influence in Washington politics during her husband's presidency.
Contents:
Preface: Mrs. Polk's 1848 -- Blackboard, maps, and globes -- A salon in Washington -- Communications director -- Female politicians -- Mrs. Presidentess -- The power of American women to save their country -- That fine manly lady -- Profit and loss -- Neutral ground -- Influence -- Epilogue: Love makes memory eternal.
Subjects:
Polk, Sarah Childress, 1803-1891.
Presidents' spouses -- United States -- Biography.
Governors' spouses -- Tennessee -- Biography.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1845-1849.
Polk, Sarah Childress, 1803-1891.
Presidents' spouses -- United States -- Biography.
Governors' spouses -- Tennessee -- Biography.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1845-1849.
ISBN:
9780385354134 (hardcover)
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
BIOGRAPHY Polk, Sarah Childress | Southeast | Biography | In |
"This is a Borzoi book"--Title page verso.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-355) and index.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-355) and index.