Introduction
The travails of Hillary Rodham Clinton - criticism of her activism as well as questions about her credibility in the Whitewater and “Travelgate” affairs - have reminded Americans that the proper role for a first lady remains an unsolved national puzzle. Historians note that resentment of the political influence often exerted by this unelected leader goes back to the dawn of the republic. Yet the 20th- century rise of the career woman has highlighted a built-in tension between the traditional duties of the White House hostess and the modern role for an independent woman. The 1996 presidential race, in which both prospective first ladies - Mrs. Clinton and Elizabeth Dole - are accomplished professionals, marks a turning point in this historic debate.
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| Executive Powers and the Presidency |
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Feb. 24, 2006 |
Presidential Power |
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Nov. 15, 2002 |
Presidential Power |
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Feb. 02, 2001 |
The Bush Presidency |
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Jun. 20, 1997 |
Line-Item Veto |
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Jun. 14, 1996 |
First Ladies |
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Oct. 21, 1988 |
Dangers in Presidential Transitions |
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Jun. 10, 1988 |
The Quandary of Being Vice President |
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Jan. 06, 1984 |
Presidential Advisory Commissions |
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Jul. 28, 1978 |
Presidential Popularity |
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Feb. 13, 1976 |
Evaluating Presidential Performance |
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Dec. 12, 1975 |
Presidential Protection |
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Jul. 11, 1973 |
Presidential Reorganization |
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Mar. 07, 1973 |
Presidential Accountability |
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Sep. 24, 1971 |
Presidential Diplomacy |
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Nov. 11, 1970 |
Vice Presidency |
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Oct. 02, 1968 |
Presidential Power |
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Mar. 14, 1966 |
War Powers of the President |
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Nov. 23, 1960 |
Transfer of Executive Power |
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Apr. 04, 1956 |
Vice Presidency |
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Oct. 15, 1952 |
Change of Presidents |
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Jun. 09, 1950 |
President and Mid-Term Elections |
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Oct. 20, 1948 |
Federal Patronage |
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Mar. 24, 1948 |
The South and the Presidency |
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Dec. 05, 1947 |
Military Leaders and the Presidency |
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Apr. 16, 1947 |
Veto Power of the President |
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Sep. 20, 1945 |
Succession to the Presidency |
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Sep. 12, 1940 |
The War Powers of the President |
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Feb. 11, 1938 |
Emergency Powers of the President |
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Jan. 06, 1938 |
The Power to Declare War |
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Dec. 28, 1937 |
Extension of the Veto Power |
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Dec. 28, 1936 |
Limitation of the President's Tenure |
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Mar. 12, 1935 |
The President and the Congress |
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Dec. 16, 1932 |
The Veto Power of the President |
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May 28, 1931 |
Presidential Commissions |
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Oct. 23, 1928 |
Presidential Appointments and the Senate |
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Mar. 21, 1928 |
Business Conditions in Presidential Years |
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Jan. 20, 1927 |
The Monroe Doctrine |
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Mar. 18, 1925 |
The President's Power of Appointment |
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Sep. 10, 1923 |
The President's Position on Patronage |
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