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First Lady Florence Harding: Behind The Tragedy And Controversy (Modern First Ladies)
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Florence Kling Harding Has Come Down Through History As One Of Our Most Scorned First Ladies. Victimized By Caricatures And Branded A Shrew, She Stands At The Bottom Of Historians' Polls, Her Reputation Tarnished By Her Husband'S Scandals Despite Their Joint Popularity While In Office. These Depictions, Argues Katherine Sibley, Have Prevented Us Today From Seeing How Innovative A First Lady Florence Harding Really Was.This New Look At Mrs. Harding Restores Humanity To An Oftmaligned Figure By Examining Her Progressive Causes, Her Celebrity, And Her Role In Her Husband'S Work. For If Eleanor Roosevelt Is Credited With Shattering The First Lady'S Ceremonial Mold, It Was Florence Harding Who Made The First Cracks.Sibley'S Is The First Book To Offer A Full Treatment Of Florence As First Lady Rather Than As Mere Supporting Actress In The Harding Administration. Never Shying From Publicity, She Made Herself More Available To The Press Than Did Her Predecessors And Opened The White House Up To The Public. And She Took Such A Pioneering Role In Warren Harding'S Campaign And Presidency That Many Thought She Outdid Her Husband As A Politician.Turning To Primary Sources That Others Have Overlooked, Sibley Challenges The Clichs About Florence'S Time In The National Spotlight. She Describes How Mrs. Harding Supported Racial Equality, Lobbied For Better Treatment For Veterans And Female Prisoners, And Maintained A Lifelong Interest In Preventing Animal Cruelty. As Adviser To Her Husband, She Assisted With His Speechwriting And Consulted With The Cabinet; She Was Also The First First Lady To Deliver Spontaneous Speeches While Traveling With The President.At A Personal Level, Sibley Examines In Detail How Mrs. Harding Responded To Her Husband'S Death, Assessing Why This Tragedy Struck Americans With Such Force Even As National Empathy Proved So Fleeting. She Also Offers A More Nuanced Description Of The President'S Philandering, Viewing Nan Britton'S Claims With Skepticism While Noting The Effects On Florence Of His Dalliance With Carrie Phillips.Florence Harding Bequeathed An Activist Legacy, And It Is Due To Her Example That Aspiring Presidential Wives Are Expected To Campaign With Their Husbands And Be Accessible To Public And Press. Florence Harding Truly Set The Stage For Those To Follow; This Book Delivers The Full And Fair Portrait That Has Long Been Her Due.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'First Lady Florence Harding: Behind the Tragedy and Controversy'? A: The book focuses on restoring the reputation of Florence Harding, examining her progressive causes, her role in her husband's presidency, and her contributions as a pioneering first lady.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Katherine A. Sibley, who provides an in-depth analysis of Florence Harding's life and legacy.
- Q: What are some of the key features of this book? A: The book features a thorough examination of Florence Harding's public and private life, including her advocacy for racial equality, veterans' rights, and animal welfare.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 380 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: When was 'First Lady Florence Harding' published? A: The book was published on April 28, 2009.
- Q: Does this book offer a balanced view of Florence Harding's life? A: Yes, it challenges negative stereotypes and provides a nuanced perspective on her life and contributions.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone who is studying American history? A: Yes, the book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, especially the role of women in politics.
- Q: What makes this book different from other biographies of first ladies? A: This book is unique in that it focuses specifically on Florence Harding's impact and contributions rather than merely depicting her as a supporting figure in her husband's administration.