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Recent interest in the wives of American Presidents has led to the rediscovery of many First Ladies whose public service and accomplishments had been forgotten. The prime example is Lou Henry Hoover, a vivacious woman with a thoroughly modern approach to life, an unquenchable zest for living, and a long-term dedication to public service that dated from the Spanish-American War. This book provides readers with their first in-depth examination of the adventure-filled life and numerous public services of this complex and fascinating First Lady.

Lou Henry Hoover: A Prototype for First Ladies

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      Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc
      Publication Date: 09/03/2011
      ISBN13: 9781617618413, 978-1617618413
      ISBN10: 1617618411
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      Gender studies: women and girls Political leaders and leadership

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      Book Synopsis
      Recent interest in the wives of American Presidents has led to the rediscovery of many First Ladies whose public service and accomplishments had been forgotten. The prime example is Lou Henry Hoover, a vivacious woman with a thoroughly modern approach to life, an unquenchable zest for living, and a long-term dedication to public service that dated from the Spanish-American War. This book provides readers with their first in-depth examination of the adventure-filled life and numerous public services of this complex and fascinating First Lady.

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