Ladies of Liberty - Female leadership in the early 1800’s
Thursday, May 29th, 2008Anecdotes from the time of the founding fathers that do not make the founding fathers appear as noble as their statues around Washington, D.C. This care-free discussion covers serious topics such as adultery, pregnant mistresses and their orphans, overseas travel, and the role of women as second class citizens.
Author and ABC News political commentator Cokie Roberts tells the story of some of early America’s notable women and their achievements in “Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation”. In her book, she draws on personal correspondence, private journals and previously unpublished writings to recount the history of former first ladies such as Abigail Adams and Dolley Madison and other women such as Theodosia Burr, Aaron Burr’s daughter. Ms. Roberts discussed her book with Pat Schroeder, CEO of the Association of American Publishers and former Democratic Congresswoman from Colorado.