how the private lives of presidents, first ladies and their lovers changed the course of American history Flynt, Larry. creator Eisenbach, David. text bibliography nyu New York Palgrave Macmillan 2011 1st ed. monographic eng

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288 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Larry Flynt & David Eisenbach. Ben Franklin saved the American Revolution by seducing French Women. A gay love affair between President James Buchanan and Senator William King aided the secession movement. Woodrow Wilson's girlfriend dictated his letters to the German Kaiser. And lesbian relationships inspired Eleanor Roosevelt to become a revolutionary crusader for equal rights. The colorful sex lives of America's most powerful leaders have influenced social movements, government policies, elections and even wars, yet they are so whitewashed by historians that people think Thomas Jefferson and Abe Lincoln were made of marble, not flesh and blood. Includes bibliographical references and index. n-us--- Sex scandals United States History Political corruption United States History Politicians Sexual behavior United States History Ethics United States History Escándalos sexuales Estados Unidos Corrupción política Estados Unidos Comportamiento sexual Estados Unidos Ética Estados Unidos 002 HQ 18 F648o 2011 306.770973 9780230105034 2010042329 DLC 101014 20230404125850.0 116050