Letitia Tyler
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
01/14/23
•13m
About
Comments
Featured In
The first First Lady to die in the White House and the first of two wives of tenth President John Tyler, Letitia Tyler was pivotal in her husband's success.
Staying behind to manage their plantation and raise their large family, Letitia Tyler oversaw the finances and ensured the Tyler children were well cared for. Suffering a series of strokes, her time as First Lady was limited.
So just who was Letitia Tyler? Tune in to find out.
To request a topic, view transcripts or sources, head over to the website at www.civicsandcoffee.com
Previous Episode
Presidential Transitions with David Marchick
January 7, 2023
•29m
Despite our fascination with presidents and their administrations, historically little attention was paid to the transition process -- what happens between election night and Inauguration Day.
The delays witnessed after the 2020 election brought to light the need for an effective, streamlined, and productive presidential transition process. But just what does that entail?
Join me this week as I chat with David Marchick about his book, The Peaceful Transfer of Power: An Oral History of America's Presidential Transitions. We not only discuss book, but also the important work that happens behind the scenes to prepare a president for day one, and why smooth presidential transitions are so critical.
David is the host of the podcast Transition Lab and former Director of the Partnership for Public Service's Center for Presidential Transition. He currently serves as the Dean of American University's Kogood School of Business.
Next Episode
Explosive Love: The USS Princeton & Julia Gardiner Tyler
January 21, 2023
•15m
Widowed while in office, John Tyler remarried just a few short years after his wife passed at the age of 51.
Though he'd been courting Julia Gardiner for several months, it was a catastrophic accident aboard the warship the USS Princeton that prompted Julia to reconsider.
So just what happened on board the USS Princeton? And how did it lead to marital bliss? Tune in to find out.
For transcripts, source material, and how you can support the show, please visit the website at www.civicsandcoffee.com
If you like this episode you’ll love
Promoted