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Also by Margaret Johnson:

Dear First Lady, April 2008
Hardcover

Also by Dwight Young:

Dear First Lady, April 2008
Hardcover
Dear Mr. President, November 2005
Hardcover

DEAR FIRST LADY
By: Margaret Johnson, Dwight Young

Letters to the White House

National Geographic
April 2008
On Sale: April 18, 2008
208 pages
ISBN: 1426200870
EAN: 9781426200878
Hardcover
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Historical

Following on the success of their recent collaboration Dear Mr. President, Dwight Young and Margaret Johnson join forces once again to produce this charming collection of correspondence to and from First Ladies during their time in office. A wonderful gift book for any American, Dear First Lady reminds us that ours is a great government "of the people, by the people, and for the people," which entitles us to make our views known to our leaders. Although some of these missives were written by the famous or the infamous, most are from ordinary Americans who wished to connect with their First Lady. Amusing, appealling, heartbreaking, and heartwarming, the letters appear as full-size facsimiles wherever possible so readers can see for themselves the substance and style of these intriguing exchanges.

Dwight Young annotates each letter with biographical and historical stories that illuminate the context and provide broader insights into the public and private lives of presidents’ wives. Richly illustrated with archival photography and images, Dear First Lady paints a fascinating portrait of American culture and a behind-the- scenes look inside the White House.

With presidential history a perennial best-seller, and interest in First Ladies growing as these influential women make ever more prominent contributions to the society and public policy, this rich volume holds limitless gift potential.

Media Buzz

Fresh Air - NPR - April 18, 2008