First Ladies as Activists and Leaders
First Ladies in modern times have never been a homogenous group. This presentation compares and contrasts the roles, trials and tribulations, and accomplishments of Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, and Hillary Rodham Clinton as First Ladies.
Sharon Alter 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.
