Inventing a Voice: The Rhetoric of American First Ladies of the Twentieth Century.

Wertheimer, Molly Meijer, edited by.

ISBN 10: 0742529703 / ISBN 13: 9780742529700

Published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Inc., Lanham, Maryland, 2004

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Octavo, glossy printed paper covered boards, xii, 486 pp., index Articles are "Editor's Introduction: First Ladies' Fundamental Rhetorical Choices: When to Speak? What to Say? When to Remain Silent?" Molly Meijer Wertheimer, "The First Lady: A Site of "American Womanhood"," Karrin Vasby Anderson," Ida Saxton McKinley: Indomitable Spirit or Autocrat of the Sick Bed," Nancy L. Herron, "Edith Kermit Roosevelt: First Lady, First Mommy," Catherine M. Hastings, "Helen Herron Taft: Opportunity and Ambition," Beth M. Waggenspach, "Ellen Axson Wilson: A Rhetorical Reassessment of a Forgotten First Lady," Lisa M. Burns, "Edith Bolling Galt Wilson: Actions Speak Louder than Words," Amy R. slagell and Susan Zaeske, "Florence Kling Harding: Bridging Traditional and Modern Rhetorical Roles," Anne E. Burnette, "Grace Goodhue Coolidge: Articulating Virtue," JanisJ. Atkinson, "Lou Henry Hoover: Mining the Possibilities as Leader and First Lady," Ann J. Atkinson, "Eleanor Roosevelt: A Rhetorical Reconstruction of First Ladydom," Lisa R. Barry, " Bess Wallace Truman: "The Boss" from Independence," M. Heather Carver, "Mamie Geneva Doud Eisenhower: Reflecting the Mood of the Nation," Kathleen M. German, "Jacqueline Kennedy: The Rhetorical Construction of Camelot," Elizabeth J. Natalle, "Lady Bird Johnson: The Making of a Public First Lady with Private Influence," Diana B. Carlin, "Pat Nixon: Wisdom to Know the Difference," Linda B. Hobgood, "Betty Ford: A Certain Comfort From a Candid First Lady," Nicholas D. Gutgold and Linda B. Hobgood, "Rosalynn Carter: Crafting a Presidential Partnership Rhetorically," Diana M. Blair and Shawn J. Parry-Gile, "Nancy Reagan: Leading Lady, Supporting Actress, or Bit Player," Janette Kenner Muir and Mary Moooney, :Barbara Bush: Her Rhetorical Development and Appeal," Molly Meijer Wertheimer, "Hillary Rodham Clinton: Using Her Vital Voice," Anne F. Mattina, "Epilogue: Laura Bush: Using the "Magic of Words" to Educate and Advocate," Molly Meijer Wertheimer.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Inventing a Voice: The Rhetoric of American First Ladies of the Twentieth Century.
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Inc., Lanham, Maryland
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0742529703
• ISBN 13: 9780742529700
• Binding: Hardbound
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Inventing a Voice is a comprehensive work on the lives and communication of twentieth-century first ladies. Using a rhetorical framework, the contributors look at the speaking, writing, media coverage and interaction, and visual rhetoric of American first ladies from Ida Saxton McKinley to Laura Bush. The women's rhetorical devices varied-some practiced a rhetoric without words, while others issued press releases, gave speeches, and met with various constituencies. All used interpersonal or social rhetoric to support their husbands' relationships with world leaders, party officials, boosters, and the public. Featuring an extensive introduction and chapter on the "First Lady as a Site of 'American Womanhood,'" Wertheimer has gathered a collection that includes the post-White House musings of many first ladies, capturing their reflections on public expectations and perceived restrictions on their communication.

About the Author

NANCY L. HERRON is associate dean for Academic Programs at Commonwealth College, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania. She is recipient of the Penn State Achieving Woman Award.