| Description |
xii, 486 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Communication, media, and politics
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Communication, media, and politics.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
First ladies' fundamental rhetorical choices : when to speak? What to say? When to remain silent? / Molly Meijer Wertheimer -- The first lady : a site of "American womanhood" / Karrin Vasby Anderson -- Ida Saxton McKinley : indomitable spirit or autocrat of the sick bed / Nancy L. Herron -- Edith Kermit Roosevelt : first lady, first mommy / Catherine M. Hastings -- Helen Herron Taft : opportunity and ambition / Beth M. Waggenspack -- Ellen Axson Wilson : a rhetorical reassessment of a forgotten first lady / Lisa M. Burns -- Edith Bolling Galt Wilson : actions speak louder than words / Amy R. Slagell and Susan Zaeske -- Florence Kling Harding : bridging traditional and modern rhetorical roles / Ann E. Burnette -- Grace Goodhue Coolidge : articulating virtue / Janis L. Edwards -- Lou Henry Hoover : mining the possibilities as leader and first lady / Ann J. Atkinson -- Eleanor Roosevelt : a rhetorical reconstruction of first ladydom / Lisa R. Barry -- Bess Wallace Truman : "the boss" from Independence / M. Heather Carver -- Mamie Geneva Doud Eisenhower : reflecting the mood of the nation / Kathleen M. German -- Jacqueline Kennedy : the rhetorical construction of Camelot / Elizabeth J. Natalle -- Lady Bird Johnson : the making of a public first lady with private influence / Diana B. Carlin -- Pat Nixon : wisdom to know the difference / Linda B. Hobgood -- Betty Ford : a certain comfort from a candid first lady / Nichola D. Gutgold and Linda B. Hobgood -- Rosalynn Carter : crafting a presidential partnership rhetorically / Diane M. Blair and Shawn J. Parry-Giles -- Nancy Reagan : leading lady, supporting actress, or bit player / Janette Kenner Muir and Mary Moooney -- Barbara Bush : her rhetorical development and appeal / Molly Meijer Wertheimer -- Hillary Rodham Clinton : using her vital voice / Anne F. Mattina -- Epilogue : Laura Bush : using the "magic of words" to educate and advocate / Molly Meijer Wertheimer. |
| Subject |
Presidents' spouses -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Presidents' spouses. |
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United States. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
Presidents' spouses -- United States -- Biography.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Subject |
Presidents' spouses -- United States -- Language -- History -- 20th century.
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Rhetoric -- Political aspects -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Rhetoric -- Political aspects. |
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Communication in politics -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Communication in politics. |
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Women -- Political activity -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Women -- Political activity. |
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United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
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Politics and government. |
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Women. |
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Womyn. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Added Author |
Wertheimer, Molly Meijer.
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| ISBN |
0742529703 alkaline paper |
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