First Ladies Through American History

At a symposium at the LBJ Library, historians and former First Lady staff reviewed select First Ladies in history, as well as contemporary figures, and their activism, how the position has evolved, and the traditional role of First Lady as guardian of the First Family and public image. The discussion included anecdotal and interpretative perspectives on how a First Lady's background shaped her personality and work. Introduction: Alan Lowe, Director, George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Moderator: Dee Dee Myers, former Press Secretary to President Bill Clinton