06/29/2021

Weekly Now: Putting a Spotlight on First Ladies

June 29, 2021

With Independence Day weekend near, now is the time to discuss the emergence of what promises to be a patriotic group.

Washingtonian reports that American University is in the process of launching the First Ladies Association for Research and Education.

The group will research and analyze the history of a position that holds no formal power but that often carries influence because of the reach it has with average Americans—shifting public opinion and helping to set the stage for major works in areas such as civil rights, education, and preservation. (Case in point: The White House Historical Association, a group that has done much to highlight and protect the legacies of the presidential quarters, was founded by former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.)

Of note: This new association has sought out assistance from two long-term OSAE members: KOC Member Services and and TCS Software. They are collaborating closely with the FLARE board on its website and membership initiatives. 

Please select this link to read the complete article from Associations Now.