171. Hello, Dolley!: How to Become the Icon of a Nation
Here's Where It Gets Interesting
English - August 22, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 68.6 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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On this episode of the Sharon Says So Podcast we are going to meet the woman who set the gold standard for the role of First Lady. Dolley Madison’s natural effervescence came in handy as she executed countless social events for the well-connected and wealthy inhabitants of Washington DC. She relied on the art of entertaining to successfully play the game of politics, which furthered her husband’s influence and career. But that’s just the beginning. Tune in to find out how Dolley went from First Lady to national hero.
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