Lisa M. Burns – författare

First ladies have always received a great deal of attention and are among the most recognizable figures of any presidential administration. They're often treated as celebrities, making them some of the most prominent women of their eras. Yet many of their stories and contributions have been overlooked. Through a collection of thematic essays, The Cambridge Companion to US First Ladies provides a thorough and compelling examination of the development of the first lady institution, and the political, social, and cultural influence of the women who've served in this role. Topics covered include the evolution of various first lady roles, such as hostess, campaigner, surrogate, diplomat, social advocate, and trendsetter; how first ladies have been political assets and liabilities; the impact of first ladies' speeches and media usage; first ladies during wartime and presidential deaths; the contributions of first lady stand-ins; how presidential spouses have been represented in films; and how these women are memorialized and remembered-or forgotten.

First ladies have always received a great deal of attention and are among the most recognizable figures of any presidential administration. They're often treated as celebrities, making them some of the most prominent women of their eras. Yet many of their stories and contributions have been overlooked. Through a collection of thematic essays, The Cambridge Companion to US First Ladies provides a thorough and compelling examination of the development of the first lady institution, and the political, social, and cultural influence of the women who've served in this role. Topics covered include the evolution of various first lady roles, such as hostess, campaigner, surrogate, diplomat, social advocate, and trendsetter; how first ladies have been political assets and liabilities; the impact of first ladies' speeches and media usage; first ladies during wartime and presidential deaths; the contributions of first lady stand-ins; how presidential spouses have been represented in films; and how these women are memorialized and remembered-or forgotten.

This book focuses on the significant role media play in shaping the public memory of people, places, events, and eras in U.S. history.Public memory—how groups of people collectively remember their past—is a useful lens for critically engaging with history. While public memory includes first-hand testimonials, historical accounts, and oral histories, much of what we know and remember about the past is mediated. News media coverage, books, movies, television shows, websites, museums, history classes, and more contribute to our shared social memories. This edited collection of essays takes a critical approach to US media history by paying particular attention to who tells the story and whose voices have been marginalized, forgotten, or purposely left out of more traditional historical accounts. It also highlights the connections between individual and collective memories, the impact of shared history on social group identities, and the importance of reclaiming the stories of those who have been overlooked and adding them to our shared historical narrative.A notable resource for undergraduates and postgraduates of media and communications studies, history, American studies, and beyond looking to understand the connections between media, history, and memory.

This book focuses on the significant role media play in shaping the public memory of people, places, events, and eras in U.S. history.Public memory—how groups of people collectively remember their past—is a useful lens for critically engaging with history. While public memory includes first-hand testimonials, historical accounts, and oral histories, much of what we know and remember about the past is mediated. News media coverage, books, movies, television shows, websites, museums, history classes, and more contribute to our shared social memories. This edited collection of essays takes a critical approach to US media history by paying particular attention to who tells the story and whose voices have been marginalized, forgotten, or purposely left out of more traditional historical accounts. It also highlights the connections between individual and collective memories, the impact of shared history on social group identities, and the importance of reclaiming the stories of those who have been overlooked and adding them to our shared historical narrative.A notable resource for undergraduates and postgraduates of media and communications studies, history, American studies, and beyond looking to understand the connections between media, history, and memory.