Imagine being a woman in 1822 in rural America — a mother of four, with your next child due in a month — and your husband suddenly and unexpectedly dying. What would you do? For most women, there was no choice; but for Sarah Josepha Hale, this tragic life event set her in a direction that influenced much of 19th century America.
Episode 33: The Most Influential Woman
Episode 33: The Most Influential Woman
Episode 33: The Most Influential Woman
Imagine being a woman in 1822 in rural America — a mother of four, with your next child due in a month — and your husband suddenly and unexpectedly dying. What would you do? For most women, there was no choice; but for Sarah Josepha Hale, this tragic life event set her in a direction that influenced much of 19th century America.