About this episode
This episode explores the life and legacy of Edith Bolling Wilson, featuring insights from Dr. Adam Manuel and a rare recording of Edith's voice.
In the first of two programs, we explore the life and legacy of Edith Bolling Wilson, the second wife of President Woodrow Wilson, and we consider how she is remembered in her hometown of Wytheville, Virginia. Our guest is Dr. Adam Manuel from the Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum. This program includes a very rare recording of Edith's voice, from 1949.
People in this episode
Host: Fred Sauceman
Guest: Dr. Adam Manuel
Topics covered
- life and legacy
- historical figures
- presidential history
- local history
- women in history
Keywords
- Edith Bolling Wilson
- Woodrow Wilson
- Wytheville
- history
- birthplace museum
- 1949 recording
- legacy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum
Places: Wytheville, Virginia
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