Sharon Alter

Sharon
Alter
William Rainey Harper College
P 847-925-6231
Where
1200 West Algonquin Rd
Palatine, IL, 60067-7373
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Three Wartime First Ladies: Madison, Lincoln, and Wilson
America's First Ladies have never been without critics, though some have been more beloved or more controversial than others. Dolley Madison in the War of 1812, Mary Todd Lincoln in the Civil War, and Edith Wilson in World War I all the share the spotlight of visibility, renown, and controversy, as each coped with issues of war and support of the President. Join Sharon Alter as she compares and contrasts these fascinating female figures in American history.
Sharon Alter has taught History and Political Science for more than 30 years and is currently Professor Emeritus of History & Political Science at William Rainey Harper College. She holds an MA in History and is active in promoting the history of women and women in politics in the United States. She has won numerous awards for her teaching and research interests.