The first half of George Washington's first term as president was spent in New York, the temporary American capital. Martha and George had to muddle their way through being the first to hold their positions, and it wasn't always pleasant. Transcript available at <a href= "https://americasfirstladiespodcast.com/1.9/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">americasfirstladiespodcast.com/1.9</a> Music by <a href="https://mattdull.bandcamp.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Matthew Dull</a>

The first half of George Washington's first term as president was spent in New York, the temporary American capital. Martha and George had to muddle their way through being the first to hold their positions, and it wasn't always pleasant. Transcript available at americasfirstladiespodcast.com/1.9 Music by Matthew Dull

The first half of George Washington's first term as president was spent in New York, the temporary American capital. Martha and George had to muddle their way through being the first to hold their positions, and it wasn't always pleasant. Transcript available at <a href="https://americasfirstladiespodcast.com/1.9/" rel="noopener noreferrer">americasfirstladiespodcast.com/1.9</a> Music by <a href="https://mattdull.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Matthew Dull</a>

President and Mrs. Washington

How much do you really know about America’s First Ladies? This podcast takes a deep look at every woman who has served as First Lady, going chronologically and starting at the beginning, with Martha Washington. This is an easy listen, not like sitting through a boring lecture. These women led vibrant lives, and together, we can get to know them better. Each season is a long-form narrative covering the life of a different First Lady. New episodes released on Fridays.

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