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White House hostesses through American presidents
A historical survey traces the social role of first ladies from Mrs Adams to Mrs McKinley, noting gowns, receptions, memories for faces, and how each mistress influenced White House life. It highlights Dolly Madison, Mrs. Lincoln, Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Cleveland, and the forthcoming Mrs. McKinley, with anecdotes on hospitality and etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RS. Mainley
White House
Washington
Market Street
Philadelphia
Adams
Jefferson
Mire
Zachhary Taylor
Mes Palmore
Mis Merce
Buchanan
Harriet Lang
Mes’ Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Grant
Executive
Hayes
Garfield
Madison
Cleveland
Pretty Dolly Madison
Monroe
France
Madame Lafayette
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
Harrison
John Tyler
Executive Mansion
Polk
Arthur
McKinley
McKinleys
Set Ia
Martha Washington