As we move toward the year 2000, which will bring among many other things a new President, Americans continue to debate the job of First Lady. How much power does the position actually hold? How publicly should that power be wielded? How should one handle what may be the most demanding unpaid/unelected job in America? First Ladies tells the story of this curious institution, following the whole evolution of a certain highly visible position from ceremonial backdrop to substantive world figure. Depicting how each of these ...
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As we move toward the year 2000, which will bring among many other things a new President, Americans continue to debate the job of First Lady. How much power does the position actually hold? How publicly should that power be wielded? How should one handle what may be the most demanding unpaid/unelected job in America? First Ladies tells the story of this curious institution, following the whole evolution of a certain highly visible position from ceremonial backdrop to substantive world figure. Depicting how each of these remarkable women employed the "magic wand" given to them, Caroli reveals not only how each First Lady changed the role, but also how the role changed in response to American culture.
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