About the Program
From the American Revolution Round Table of Philadelphia, historian Thomas Fleming profiles the women who played a central part in the lives of the founding fathers in his book, The Intimate Lives of the Founding Fathers. From the partnership of John and Abigail Adams, who reminded her husband to "remember the ladies" as he assisted in the creation of a new government, to the prominent role Dolly Madison played in encouraging her once shy husband, James, and the turbulent marriages of Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton. Thomas Fleming discusses his book with Barbara Mitnick, professor at Drew University and the editor of New Jersey in the American Revolution.
Thomas Fleming
Thomas Fleming is the author of over forty books, including Duel: Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr and the Future of America and The Perils of Peace. Mr. Fleming is a former president of the Society of American Historians and the PEN American Center. For more information, visit thomasflemingwriter.com.
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Barbara Mitnick
Barbara Mitnick is the editor of New Jersey in the American Revolution. She is a professor of American history painting at Drew University. Her exhibitions include, George Washington: American Symbol, which she served as the general editor of the companion publication.