Jacqueline Kennedy: First Lady of the New Frontier

Barbara Perry examines Jacqueline Kennedy’s tenure as first lady. The author recounts the transformative effect Mrs. Kennedy had on the offi… read more

Barbara Perry examines Jacqueline Kennedy’s tenure as first lady. The author recounts the transformative effect Mrs. Kennedy had on the office of the first lady, from her renowned celebrity to her engagement in the arts and the championing of cultural institutions. Barbara Perry’s PowerPoint presentation in Ketcham Hall of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Building in Washington, D.C., on March 23, 2011, was part of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society’s noon Women’s History Month Book Signing Series. She interacted with the audience throughout. close

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Jacqueline Kennedy: First Lady of the New Frontier

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Program ID:
298872-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 17, 2011 | 3:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jul 02, 2011 | 1:34pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Apr 17, 2011 | 3:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 24, 2011 | 12:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 01, 2011 | 7:02am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 30, 2011 | 8:31am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 30, 2011 | 8:31pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 02, 2011 | 1:34pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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