An Evening You Won’t Want to Miss!
Remember the First Ladies:
The Legacies of America’s History-Making Women
Join us for an engaging book discussion exploring the untold stories and powerful legacies of America’s First Ladies through the lens of acclaimed author, White House expert and Bridgeport native, Anita McBride.
Highlighting her groundbreaking publication, McBride will discuss the evolving role of the First Lady and how these influential women have shaped American history, society, and global diplomacy.
Anita McBride is a globally recognized expert on White House operations and the legacies of U.S. First Ladies. With over 20 years of senior service under Presidents Reagan, George H. W. Bush, and George W. Bush – including serving as Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush – she helped shape major domestic and global initiatives spanning education, women’s health, cultural preservation, and diplomacy.
When: Wednesday, September 24th – 6:00 PM
Where: Barnum Museum, 820 Main Street, Bridgeport 06604
Parking: Complimentary parking at the M&T Bank Headquarters Parking Garage located at 387 Water Street.
Cost: Free! Donations to the Barnum Museum are welcome
Reservations are not necessary but highly recommended to secure your seat.
Books will be available for purchase, and the author will be on hand to personally sign copies!
Purchase your book in advance:
- Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America’s History-Making Women: https://www.amazon.com/Remember-First-Ladies-Legacies-History-Making/dp/B0CMZM1KHF
- First Ladies Make History – White House Historical Association: https://shop.whitehousehistory.org/collections/bookstore-books-and-journals/products/first-ladies-make-history
Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America’s History-Making Women co-authored by Anita B. McBride, Diana B. Carlin, and Nancy Kegan Smith is a groundbreaking exploration of how first ladies have shaped the American presidency and the nation. Blending biographical and thematic chapters, the book highlights the evolving role of the first lady and the lasting impact of these influential women on civil rights, political campaigns, diplomacy, and the White House itself. From Martha Washington to Dr. Jill Biden, Remember the First Ladies brings their achievements and legacies vividly to life, revealing how they have broken barriers and influenced history at home and around the world.
Smithsonian Magazine Review- Best Books of 2024 – Recommended by Elizabeth C. Babcock, director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum
“…Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America’s History-Making Women provides a timely consideration of the often overlooked, yet influential ways in which presidential spouses have shaped America…Well-researched and drawing on memorable primary sources, this thought-provoking book brings these women to life in a way that enriches our public discourse about gender, politics and presidential leadership, and provides a critically important perspective about women in American history.”
First Ladies Make History: Who are the first ladies of the United States and what do they do? With this special award-winning children’s book, First Ladies Make History, published by the White House Historical Association, co-authors Anita and Giovanna McBride explain that this is a big question with many answers. There is no rulebook defining the role of the first lady, yet the first ladies have worked hard to make the world a better place for more than two hundred years. First Ladies Make History is the first book of its kind, taking young readers beyond the typical fashion and hospitality topics associated with first ladies to the important contributions they have made to society and culture throughout American history.
