A Perfect Union: Dolley Madison
Catherine Allgor talked about her book A Perfect Union: Dolley Madison and the Creation of the American Nation, published by Henry Holt and… read more
Catherine Allgor talked about her book A Perfect Union: Dolley Madison and the Creation of the American Nation, published by Henry Holt and Co. In her book, she discussed the role of Dolley Madison in early American politics as a president’s wife and explained how she used Washington’s social scene to her political advantage. Ms. Allgor responded to questions from members of the audience. close
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