“Remember the First Ladies” at America250
Friday, January 23, 2026 – Save the Date!
Join us on the lawn at the Harry S. Truman Little White House to discusses the book, Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America’s History-Making Women , with the authors, Anita McBride, Diana B. Carlin, & Nancy Kegan Smith and moderator Dr. Kurt Graham.
Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America’s History-Making Women by Anita B. McBride, Diana B. Carlin, and Nancy Kegan Smith is a groundbreaking book showing the evolutionary role of the first lady and its historic importance on the American presidency. The book shines a light on the influential women who broke barriers and made a mark on our country and, at times, our world, during their tenures in the White House. The book includes both biographical and thematic chapters. It examines the influence of first ladies on topics such as civil rights, political campaigns, major speeches, and the White House across the span of the nation’s history. Profiles of first ladies bring their histories, achievements, and legacies to life. Readers learn about the development and expansion of the role of first lady, from its origins under Martha Washington through its current iteration under Dr. Jill Biden. The book explores how first ladies have been uniquely positioned to influence American society, policy, diplomacy, and life in the White House.
Gates open at 4:00pm for book signing by the authors.
Program begins 5:00 pm
All seating is general admission.
Tickets Members ($40) Non-Members ($60)
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