Dolley Madison: The Problem of National Unity

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First Lady of the United States and America's "Queen of Hearts," Dolley Madison fashioned an unofficial role for herself in the new administration of the United States, helping to answer the nation's need for ceremony and leaving footprints for centuries of presidential wives to follow.

Review Quotes: "Allgor digs deep beneath the surface of the 'Magnificent Doll, ' revealing the far-reaching impact Dolley Madison had upon the political landscape of the early nineteenth century and the collective psyche of the American public for generations to come."
--Booklist

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