Jackie Kennedy, Mary Todd Lincoln, Martha Washington, Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, these are some of the most well-known first ladies. But what about the other 40 women that have served in the role? C-SPAN Co-President and CEO and on-air host Susan Swain, along with executive producer Mark Farkas explore the lives of these women in their television special First Ladies and a book of the same name. We’ll ask them about some of their favorite less-well-known first ladies and how the position evolved over the years.
More Essential Pittsburgh segments can be heard here.