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The Evolving Role Of First Lady

C-SPAN

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 Ladiesand 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.

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