Introduction to Martha Washington
America's First Ladies
Before we dive into the life of Martha Washington, here's an introduction to give you context and background information relevant to the time period we'll discuss this season. I heartily recommend listening to this episode before beginning Episode 2! Transcript available at Music by
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Episode 1.1 Introduction
America's First Ladies
Hello, and welcome to America’s First Ladies. I’m your host, Risa Weaver-Enion. Episode 1.1, Introduction On April 30, 1789, George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States of America, and Martha Washington became the first First Lady. But here are two fun facts right out of the gate: Martha wasn’t even at George’s inauguration, and we didn’t start calling the President’s wife the First Lady until 1849. Martha was born into a world where the King of England was the sovereign ruler of the colony of Virginia, where she lived. She could never...
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Podcast Trailer
America's First Ladies
How much do you really know about America’s First Ladies? These women are in the public eye, but they have no Constitutionally defined official role. Wouldn’t you like to get to know them a little better? Coming July 4 to a podcast player near you, America’s First Ladies, a podcast examining the lives of, wait for it, America’s First Ladies. I’m Risa Weaver-Enion, the host of America’s First Ladies. I’m not a famous author or journalist, just someone with an undergraduate degree in history and a love of stories. And I want to share these stories with you. Do you know how many...
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America's First Ladies Trailer
America's First Ladies
How much do you really know about America’s First Ladies? This podcast is going to take a deep look at every woman who has served as First Lady, going chronologically and starting at the beginning, with Martha Washington. This is an easy listen, not like sitting through a boring lecture. These women led vibrant lives, and together, we can get to know them better. Each season is a long-form narrative covering the life of a different First Lady. New episodes released on Fridays.
info_outlineBefore we dive into the life of Martha Washington, here's an introduction to give you context and background information relevant to the time period we'll discuss this season. I heartily recommend listening to this episode before beginning Episode 2!
Transcript available at americasfirstladiespodcast.com
Music by Matthew Dull