Karal Ann Marling is professor of art history and American studies at the University of Minnesota. She is the author of numerous books on topics including American mural painting of the Depression era, illustration of the 1940s, the architecture of theme parks, and the influence of television on visual culture in the 1950s.
After visiting the Eisenhower homestead I wanted to learn more about Mamie and picked this up in the gift shop. She seemed to a fascinating and down-to-earth woman, and I enjoyed finding out more about her. This book consisted of speeches made on a 100th birthday celebration.