Edith And Woodrow
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Edith And Woodrow
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Author : Phyllis Lee Levin
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2002-03-03
Edith And Woodrow written by Phyllis Lee Levin and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-03-03 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Elegantly written, tirelessly researched, full of shocking revelations, Edith and Woodrow offers the definitive examination of the controversial role Woodrow Wilson's second wife played in running the country. "The story of Wilson's second marriage, and of the large events on which its shadow was cast, is darker and more devious, and more astonishing, than previously recorded." -- from the Preface Constructing a thrilling, tightly contained narrative around a trove of previously undisclosed documents, medical diagnoses, White House memoranda, and internal documents, acclaimed journalist and historian Phyllis Lee Levin sheds new light on the central role of Edith Bolling Galt in Woodrow Wilson's administration. Shortly after Ellen Wilson's death on the eve of World War I in 1914, President Wilson was swept off his feet by Edith Bolling Galt. They were married in December 1915, and, Levin shows, Edith Wilson set out immediately to consolidate her influence on him and tried to destroy his relationships with Colonel House, his closest friend and adviser, and with Joe Tumulty, his longtime secretary. Wilson resisted these efforts, but Edith was persistent and eventually succeeded. With the quick ending of World War I following America's entry in 1918, Wilson left for the Paris Peace Conference, where he pushed for the establishment of the League of Nations. Congress, led by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, resisted the idea of an international body that would require one country to go to the defense of another and blocked ratification. Defiant, Wilson set out on a cross-country tour to convince the American people to support him. It was during the middle of this tour, in the fall of 1919, that he suffered a devastating stroke and was rushed back to Washington. Although there has always been controversy regarding Edith Wilson's role in the eighteen months remaining of Wilson's second term, it is clear now from newly released medical records that the stroke had totally incapacitated him. Citing this information and numerous specific memoranda, journals, and diaries, Levin makes a powerfully persuasive case that Mrs. Wilson all but singlehandedly ran the country during this time. Ten years in the making, Edith and Woodrow is a magnificent, dramatic, and deeply rewarding work of history.
Woodrow Edith Wilson
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Author : Ruth Ashby
language : en
Publisher: Gareth Stevens
Release Date : 2004-12-30
Woodrow Edith Wilson written by Ruth Ashby and has been published by Gareth Stevens this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-12-30 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
In 1915, less than a year after his wife Ellen died, President Woodrow Wilson met a charming widow named Edith Bolling Galt. To their surprise, they felt a connection. By June of that same year, Woodrow had proposed, telling Edith, "In this place, time is not measured by weeks, or months, or years, but by deep human experiences..." Woodrow's statement would become true of both their life together and his tenure as president. Woodrow & Edith Wilson offers a behind-the-scenes look at this intriguing couple, from Woodrow's leadership during World War I and his struggle to enact peace treaties to his stroke in 1919. It also follows them through Woodrow's fight to recover-and Edith's controversial assumption of many of the routine duties and details of the presidency. Book jacket.
Ellen And Edith
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Author : Kristie Miller
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kansas
Release Date : 2015-04-24
Ellen And Edith written by Kristie Miller and has been published by University Press of Kansas this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-24 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The wives of Woodrow Wilson were strikingly different from each other. Ellen Axson Wilson, quiet and intellectual, died after just a year and a half in the White House and is thought to have had little impact on history. Edith Bolling Wilson was flamboyant and confident but left a legacy of controversy. Yet, as Kristie Miller shows, each played a significant role in the White House. Miller presents a rich and complex portrait of Wilson's wives, one that compels us to reconsider our understanding of both women. Ellen comes into clear focus as an artist and intellectual who dedicated her talents to an ambitious man whose success enabled her to have a significant influence on the institution of the first lady. Miller's assessment of Edith Wilson goes beyond previous flattering accounts and critical assessments. She examines a woman who overstepped her role by hiding her husband's serious illness to allow him to remain in office. But, Miller concludes, Edith was acting as she knew her husband would have wished. Miller explains clearly how these women influenced Woodrow Wilson's life and career. But she keeps her focus on the women themselves, placing their concerns and emotions in the foreground. She presents a balanced appraisal of each woman's strengths and weaknesses. She argues for Ellen's influence not only on her husband but on subsequent first ladies. She strives for an understanding of the controversial Edith, who saw herself as Wilson's principal advisor and, some would argue, acted as shadow president after his stroke. Miller also helps us better appreciate the role of Mary Allen Hulbert Peck, whose role as Wilson's "playmate" complemented that of Ellen-but was intolerable to Edith. Especially because Woodrow Wilson continues to be one of the most-studied American presidents, the task of recognizing and understanding the influence of his wives is an important one. Drawing extensively on the Woodrow Wilson papers and newly available material, Miller's book answers that call with a sensitive and compelling narrative of how private and public emotions interacted at a pivotal moment in the history of first ladies.
Edith Woodrow
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Author : Tom Shachtman
language : en
Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group
Release Date : 1981
Edith Woodrow written by Tom Shachtman and has been published by Putnam Publishing Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A President In Love
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Author : Woodrow Wilson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981
A President In Love written by Woodrow Wilson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The love letters of Woodrow Wilson and the woman would become his wife Edith Bolling Galt.
Edith Wilson
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Author : PeggySue Wells
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
Edith Wilson written by PeggySue Wells and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Presidents' spouses categories.
The seventh of eleven children, Edith Bolling grew up to become one of the most controversial women in American history. Early on, she became a successful businesswoman and the first female to own an automobile in Washington, D.C. It was love at first sight when widowed President Woodrow Wilson met Edith. Her husband's constant companion and confidante, Edit supported the President during World War I and accompanied him abroad and across the nation to campaign for world peace. Edith did not refer to herself as First Lady but as Mrs. Wilson. Ever at her husband's side, she screened all matters of state when a stroke left him bedridden. Her critics called her secret president, and first woman to run the government. Did Edith serve as President in an age when women were not even allowed to vote? The world may never know for certain.
Edith Bolling Galt Wilson
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Author : James S. McCallops
language : en
Publisher: Nova Publishers
Release Date : 2003
Edith Bolling Galt Wilson written by James S. McCallops and has been published by Nova Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Edith envisioned her role in marriage to Woodrow Wilson as a helpmate to her husband. Thus her second marriage to Woodrow, following the untimely deaths of both of their first spouses, proceeded quite expectantly. His comfort and interests were paramount to her own. This was never more evident than in her actions following his debilitating stroke in 1919. For six weeks, she closely guarded his privacy and determined which issues demanded his attention and which could wait. She lobbied for certain legislation and soundly criticised others. Later, Edith contended that she was uniquely qualified for this role since she knew her husband's feelings on most issues. And as to those who labelled her the first female president, Edith refuted such pronouncements, claiming she merely acted as Woodrow's helpmate, but that he made every decision personally. But to historians and students of history, Edith's role, especially during her husband's incapacitation, marked a unique time in United States' history when a woman exerted direct control over matters of state. Therefore, it might be argued that Eleanor Roosevelt, in fact, built upon Edith's precedent in becoming the influential first lady that she did.
Madam President
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Author : William Hazelgrove
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2016-10-18
Madam President written by William Hazelgrove and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-18 with History categories.
A book to challenge the status quo, spark a debate, and get people talking about the issues and questions we face as a country!
Edith Wilson
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Author : James Cross Giblin
language : en
Publisher: Viking Juvenile
Release Date : 1992
Edith Wilson written by James Cross Giblin and has been published by Viking Juvenile this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
A biography of the First Lady who gave vital support to her husband, President Woodrow Wilson, and to the nation during and after World War I.
Edith Wilson
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Author : Jill C. Wheeler
language : en
Publisher: ABDO
Release Date : 2009-08-15
Edith Wilson written by Jill C. Wheeler and has been published by ABDO this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
This book introduces young readers to the life of Edith Wilson, beginning with her childhood in Wytheville, Virginia. Readers will become familiar with her spirited personality as they learn about her first marriage, her life as a widow, and her introduction to President Woodrow Wilson. They will read of the romance that grew in the wake of World War I, and the role Mrs. Wilson took on as First Lady. Details of Mrs. Wilson's time as a political wife include her support of the war effort, her trip to Europe during the Paris Peace Conference, and after her husband's stroke when she acted as his steward, or according to some critics, the "secret president." Full-color photos accompany the easy-to-read text. Extras include a sidebar, a timeline, fun facts, an index, and a glossary. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.