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Feinberg, Barbara Silberdick

America's First Ladies: Changing Expectations

144 pp. | Watts | September, 1998 | Library ISBN 0-531-11379-5 $$22.50
(4) YA Democracy in Action series. As it documents the ill-defined but influential role first ladies have played throughout history, the book reveals their changing status from hostess to diplomat to social reformer, and reflectively, the changing status of women in American life. The book is written in a dry, reportorial style, but the generous use of anecdotes and direct quotes adds interest. Black-and-white photographs are included. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

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