Veteran Journalist Bonnie Angelo's Reading Program 'First Mothers: The Women Who Shaped The Presidents' Event Is Free And Open To The Public
WHO: Bonnie Angelo's 'First Mothers: The Women Who Shaped the Presidents'.
A veteran correspondent and bureau chief for TIME magazine, Bonnie Angelo has reported on the White House and has covered newsmakers and events across America and the world. Her career as a female journalist has been studded with firsts. In New York City in 1985, she became the first woman to head a major U.S. Time bureau. She became the magazine's first correspondent at large in 1990, specializing in interviews and profiles of major figures. In addition, she was the first woman president of the Association of American Correspondents and chaired the first international conference of the International Women's Media Foundation.
WHAT: In 'First Mothers', Angelo captures the daily lives, thoughts, and feelings of the remarkable women who played such a large role in developing the characters of the modern American presidents. From formidably aristocratic Sara Delano Roosevelt to diehard Democrat Martha Truman, champion athlete Dorothy Bush and hard-living Virginia Clinton Kelly, Ms. Angelo presents an in-depth look at the special mother-son relationships that nurtured and helped propel the last 12 American presidents to the pinnacle of power.
The program is free and open to the public.The Dorothy Strelsin Reading Series is made possible through a grant from The Dorothy Strelsin Foundation. The Reading Series brings together people of all ages in the spirit of reading and literacy.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 21st, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. followed by a book signing and reception with the author.
WHERE: Lighthouse International 111 East 59th Street (between Lexington and Park Avenues) New York City.
Please respond to (212) 821 9431 as seating is limited.
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Information:
Nikki Garvey (212) 821-9551
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