Presidential Sites Summit 2022: First Ladies Impact and Influence

This photograph by Grant Miller was taken on March 16, 2022 at the Presidential Sites Summit. The Summit was hosted by the White House Historical Association and took place in Dallas, Texas from March 15 to March 17. Held every two years, the Summit included attendees from institutions all over the country and from across the spectrum of the historical profession to discuss key issues and consider the latest trends in topics ranging from operations to outreach and interpretation.

The third session on March 16 was titled, "First Ladies Impact and Influence." The session explored the ways in which first ladies have shaped history as the closest advisor to the president and as advocates for change and continuity. Speakers included Theresa Behrendt, Barbara Perry, Diana Carlin, Catherine Allgor, and Stacy Cordery.