163. The Hidden Life of Martha Washington
Here's Where It Gets Interesting
English - August 03, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 62.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 13.3K ratingsGovernment Society & Culture Personal Journals history storytelling education government Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Over the next several weeks Sharon will be sharing stories about the lives of American first ladies and the different ways in which they have influenced their families, the presidency, and the whole of the nation.
During her lifetime, Martha was never given the title of First Lady as we know it. Instead, she was called “Lady Washington” and was held in high esteem as George’s “worthy partner.” Today, Sharon dives into many of lesser known details of her life like her first marriage, her open home policy, and her views on slavery.
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