Parallels Between Jill Biden and Edith Wilson Highlighted in New Book
TL;DR
Jill Biden and Edith Wilson both took on unofficial Presidential roles to ensure power remained within the White House.
Edith Wilson covered for her incapacitated husband Woodrow, while Jill Biden provides support for Joe's scripted public appearances.
Their actions ensure continuity and stability in the face of presidential incapacity, preserving the functioning of the government for the good of the nation.
The little-known histories of these unofficial presidential roles shed light on the complexities of leadership during times of crisis.
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In his latest book, "Madam President The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson," author William Elliott Hazelgrove draws striking parallels between First Lady Jill Biden and Edith Wilson, the wife of President Woodrow Wilson. The book suggests that just as Edith Wilson stepped in to manage presidential duties following her husband's debilitating stroke, Jill Biden may be playing a similar role in the current Biden administration.
The book outlines the ways in which both women have stepped into unofficial presidential roles to support their husbands, who were incapacitated or struggling to fulfill the duties of the office. For Edith Wilson, the objective was clear: to maintain Woodrow Wilson's hold on power, get the League of Nations approved, and end World War I by ratifying the Treaty of Versailles. This led to a cover-up, with Edith Wilson locking the White House gates, keeping reporters out, and essentially running the government behind closed doors.
Hazelgrove argues that Jill Biden is performing a comparable role for President Joe Biden. The book details how she ensures that Joe Biden sticks to scripted speeches, avoids unsupervised news conferences, and remains on track during public appearances. According to Hazelgrove, Jill Biden's proactive involvement is necessary to prevent the world from realizing that Joe Biden can no longer fulfill the duties of the presidency without significant assistance.
"It is the covering up that Edith and Jill share," writes Hazelgrove. "The knowledge that their husband can no longer fulfill the duties of the Presidency without help." The book suggests that while Jill Biden is currently guiding Joe Biden's hand, it may only be a matter of time before she starts signing documents herself, just as Edith Wilson did for Woodrow Wilson.
William Elliott Hazelgrove is a National Bestselling author with an extensive portfolio, including ten novels and twelve narrative nonfiction titles. His works have been recognized with starred reviews in Publisher Weekly, Kirkus, and Booklist, among other accolades. His book "Madam President The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson" is currently in development with Starthrower Entertainment.
Hazelgrove's latest publications include titles such as "Morristown The Kidnapping of George Washington" and "The Brilliant Con of Cassie Chadwick." He has also written articles and reviews for prominent publications like USA Today and The Smithsonian Magazine and has been featured on NPR's "All Things Considered." His books have garnered significant media attention, including features in The New York Times, LA Times, and Chicago Tribune.
For more information about William Elliott Hazelgrove and his work, visit http://www.williamhazelgrove.com.
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