CSPAN First Ladies Influence Image August 8, 2013
From Martha Washington to ida mckinley. Tonight, it is doubly medicine. Dolly madison. Dolley was socially adept and politically savvy. She was his best friend. She compensated. James madison wishes to meet her. She carved out a space for women where they can wield a great deal of political power. Dolley madison would sit at the head of the table and erect the conversation. She got these people to the white house and entertained them. Got them together and got them talking. This was important to her to make everyone feel welcome. It was considered her classic look. People noticed it. It was a ...