America’s First Ladies: Policy Making from the Velvet Pulpit

Dr. Mary Anderson, Professor of Political Science and David and Carolyn Brodsky Chair in U.S. Constitutional Democracy and Culture will present her research on the role of the First Ladies. Often seen as ceremonial, emphasizing marital and maternal duties, modern First Ladies frequently shape policy priorities and programs, playing a vital role in presidential administrations. The First Ladies Policy Agenda’s Project examines First Ladies’ policy attention highlighting their significance in the policy making process.