Danielle's History Blog

      Over time, the standards for our country's First Lady have changed drastically! We can thank Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his wonderful wife for taking a stand and changing the expectations of the First Lady. Today, the First Lady is expected to make an impact and help the country in new and positive ways. As we walk through the history of our First Ladies, we will discuss the differences of impacts made by our leading ladies of the past compared to now.        At the start the wives of presidents typically stood back and let their husbands do their job. That all changes when FDR became president and Eleanor Roosevelt became First Lady. She used her new found title as a platform to advocate that women try to develop lives, interest and talents that might take them beyond the traditional women's roles. Eleanor Roosevelt also supported government funded programs for artist and writers. Much like her husband El...

Over the years the idea of dancing/dances has changed and evolved in a variety of ways people never imagined it would; during the 1920's a popular form of dance was known as the Charleston as time went on we moved more towards an age of modern dance. Dance can be interpreted and viewed in many different ways by many different people. The impression that dance has left has greatly impact our lives and culture, and will continue to do so and grow for future generations. Dancing has existed for many year, but became more free and fun during the 1920's. In the 1920's most peoples attitudes towards life were to be wild and care free; these feelings typically showed on the dance floor. During this time dancing often occurred at night clubs or community centers. Some popular moves and dances people would do included the Charleston, Lindy Hop, Black Bottom, Harlem Shake, Foxtrot, etc.; these dances were not The Black Bottom Dance necessarily...