We had the good fortune last night to attend a lecture by Cokie Roberts (sponsored by the U.S.Capitol Historical Society) on the role of women in government. Though there is plenty of grist for that particular mill in the recent presidential campaign--and now, Obama's cabinet selections--Ms. Roberts chose to speak about previous eras, where the role of women has been either overlooked or underplayed. Using primary sources such as previously unpublished letters and reports written by women in Washington, she amply illustrated her point that American women have wielded power and influence in government since before the Revolution.
I'm ready to seek out both her books at this point. I obviously have a lot to learn about the women who helped make American history.
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