In this eye-opening companion volume to her acclaimed history Founding Mothers; number-one New York Times bestselling author and renowned political commentator Cokie Roberts brings to life the extraordinary accomplishments of women who laid the groundwork for a better society. Recounted with insight and humor; and drawing on personal correspondence; private journals; and other primary sources; many of them previously unpublished; here are the fascinating and inspiring true stories of first ladies and freethinkers; educators and explorers. Featuring an exceptional group of women—including Abigail Adams; Dolley Madison; Rebecca Gratz; Louise Livingston; Sacagawea; and others—Ladies of Liberty sheds new light on the generation of heroines; reformers; and visionaries who helped shape our nation; finally giving these extraordinary ladies the recognition they so greatly deserve.
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