Mamie Doud Eisenhower: A Portrait of a First Lady (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104842628)

""Mamie Doud Eisenhower: A Portrait Of A First Lady"" is a biography written by Dorothy Brandon about the life of Mamie Doud Eisenhower, who was the wife of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The book covers Mamie's upbringing in a wealthy family in Iowa, her courtship and marriage to Dwight, and her experiences as First Lady during his presidency from 1953 to 1961.The book provides a detailed look at Mamie's personality, interests, and achievements during her time as First Lady, including her dedication to promoting the arts and her involvement in various charitable causes. It also explores her role as a supportive wife to Dwight, who was a highly respected military leader before becoming president.Throughout the book, Brandon draws on interviews with Mamie's friends and family members, as well as archival materials and other sources, to paint a vivid picture of this influential First Lady. The book also includes photographs and other illustrations that help to bring Mamie's story to life.Overall, ""Mamie Doud Eisenhower: A Portrait Of A First Lady"" is a compelling biography that offers insight into the life and legacy of one of America's most beloved First Ladies. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, or the role of women in public life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Dorothy Brandon
ISBN-10: 1104842629
ISBN-13: 9781104842628
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/23/2009
Pages: 322
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d