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MM#340--Lust For Power? Edith Wilson and the Madam Presidency of 1912
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What if the president couldn't perform his duties, and nobody knew?
Explore the extraordinary, and almost secret, chapter of American history where Edith Wilson effectively became the acting president after Woodrow Wilson's stroke in 1919.
Dive into the fascinating tale of how she controlled the presidency for 18 months, making critical decisions while keeping Vice President Thomas R. Marshall and the public in the dark.
Our guide for this journey is the book written by William Hazelgrove, "Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson"
Tune in for a compelling narrative on how history's hidden chapters can offer valuable insights for our current political climate.
Key Points from the Episode:
- This episode sheds light on Edith's unprecedented role and the profound impact her actions had on both domestic and foreign policies, painting a vivid picture of a time when the First Lady became the most powerful person in America.
- As we inch closer to the 2024 political landscape, there's a crucial lesson to be learned from Edith Wilson's secret presidency.
- Our discussion highlights the importance of having clear processes to prevent any misuse of power and the need to address constitutional ambiguities that could lead to a similar crisis.
- We reflect on the significance of the 25th Amendment and stress the necessity of invoking it when appropriate to maintain the integrity of our democratic institutions.
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What if the president couldn't perform his duties, and nobody knew?
Explore the extraordinary, and almost secret, chapter of American history where Edith Wilson effectively became the acting president after Woodrow Wilson's stroke in 1919.
Dive into the fascinating tale of how she controlled the presidency for 18 months, making critical decisions while keeping Vice President Thomas R. Marshall and the public in the dark.
Our guide for this journey is the book written by William Hazelgrove, "Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson"
Tune in for a compelling narrative on how history's hidden chapters can offer valuable insights for our current political climate.
Key Points from the Episode:
- This episode sheds light on Edith's unprecedented role and the profound impact her actions had on both domestic and foreign policies, painting a vivid picture of a time when the First Lady became the most powerful person in America.
- As we inch closer to the 2024 political landscape, there's a crucial lesson to be learned from Edith Wilson's secret presidency.
- Our discussion highlights the importance of having clear processes to prevent any misuse of power and the need to address constitutional ambiguities that could lead to a similar crisis.
- We reflect on the significance of the 25th Amendment and stress the necessity of invoking it when appropriate to maintain the integrity of our democratic institutions.
Other resources:
More goodness
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Get new podcast episodes dropped into your email box easily
Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!
Because we care what you think about what we think and our website, please email [email protected], or if you want to leave us a quick FREE, painless voicemail, we would appreciate that as well.