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Had Elizabeth'Bess'Clements Abell (1933–2020) been a boy, she would likely have become a politician like her father, Earle C. Clements. Effectively barred from office because of her gender, she forged her own path by helping family friends Lyndon a
In 1880, forty-three women walked into the president's office at the University of Kentucky (UK) and signed the student register, becoming the first female students at a public college in the commonwealth. But gaining admittance was only the beginnin
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James Hardymon, Terry L. Birdwhistell
From growing up on the banks of the Ohio River during the Great Depression to acquiring executive management roles at large international companies, James Hardymon's life has been full of twists, turns, hard work, and achievement. During his career,
Bess Abell and her colleagues discuss the difficulties involved in developing invitation lists for White House events as well as seating assignments at State Dinners. Events also often required that she secure appropriate entertainment. Abell recalls
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https://doi.org/10.5810/kentucky/9780813182261.003.0006
Lyndon Johnson called Bess Abell the most efficient person working in his White House and added, "She should be in the cabinet." While such opportunities were closed to women at the time, she created an effective role for herself as White House socia
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https://doi.org/10.5810/kentucky/9780813182261.003.0013
Establishing her own "Abell Enterprises," she organized events for the Democratic National Committee and for women journalists in Washington. With her husband, Tyler Abell, Bess helped develop Merry-Go-Round Farm into a planned community centered-aro
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https://doi.org/10.5810/kentucky/9780813182261.003.0012
Eight years after leaving the Johnson White House Bess Clements Abell became Chief of Staff to Joan Mondale, wife of the vice-president. She used her considerable political skills and White House experiences to help Mondale become a national advocate
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https://doi.org/10.5810/kentucky/9780813182261.003.0011
Follows Bess Clements Abell's life from her childhood in Morganfield, Kentucky through college. Abell and her childhood friend share memories of their youth that included the Great Depression and World War II. As the governor's daughter, Abell did no
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https://doi.org/10.5810/kentucky/9780813182261.003.0002
Following the assassination, Bess Clements Abell worked closely with Lady Bird Johnson to assure that Jacqueline Kennedy received support and consideration. Abell also assisted in making the White House into a home for the Johnson family on very shor
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https://doi.org/10.5810/kentucky/9780813182261.003.0005
Beginning with their elopement and marriage, Bess and Tyler found their lives swept into the orbit of Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson, thanks to close family ties. The Johnson's held an elaborate reception for the young couple soon after their marriage.
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https://doi.org/10.5810/kentucky/9780813182261.003.0003