** This was the last in a series of podcasts with “The First Ladies Man” Andy Och… see links to all the podcasts at the bottom of this post.**
IN THIS PODCAST: Andy Och, an Award Winning TV producer & author, joins It Takes 2 to feature 2 first ladies – one from each of his books,
“Unusual For Their Time: On the Road with America’s First Ladies” (Volume 1 & Volume 2)
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1. Ida McKinley, from “Volume 1”, is described by Och as much more ‘low-key’ than other first ladies. Her health issues often kept her away from the public. However, Och describes her as a first lady very involved in her husband’s dealings, as he would leave a door open during his meetings while she sat outside to listen and later discuss.
Ida McKinley, photo courtesy of the
National First Ladies library
2. Edith Roosevelt’s White House
, following McKinley, Och explains was much more lively, with young children running around. ‘Life’ was back in the White House. And, Edith is responsible for the blueprint of the White House we still know today, with separate living quarters for the family.
Edith Roosevelt, photo courtesy of the
National First Ladies library
Related podcasts:
The First Ladies Man talks Abigail Adams & Helen Taft
The First Ladies Man talks Abigail Fillmore & Jackie Kennedy
The First Ladies Man talks Margaret Taylor & Francis Cleveland
(Jack Sunday & Amy Iler are talk-show hosts at 790 AM KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. “It Takes 2 with Jack & Amy” can be heard weekdays 11am-2pm. Follow Amy on Twitter @AmyKFGO. Follow Jack on Twitter @nodakjack.)
