Thursday, February 6, 2020

Did You Know


Did you know, Abigail Adams was quite the women's libber and urged her husband to 'remember the ladies' when making laws and not to put 'unlimited power into the hands of husbands.'

Information gleaned from JOHN ADAMS by David McCullough.

33 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

Good for her.
And how I wish that laws for generations had considered that issue. Including to this day.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I think I heard something similar a few years ago, but I am glad you brought it up again. Too bad we haven't evolved much in over 200 years, though. I joke it's still a white MAN'S country. Guess the joke's on me.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Forgot to mention. I'm still coughing and either too hot or too cold.

Valerie-Jael said...

She had great ideas. All presidents should have sensible wives to keep them in check! Hugs, Valerie

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Took years for that to happen but it had to start somewhere.

CJ Kennedy said...

Too bad he didn't listen to her.

Jamie Ghione said...

No, I didn't know.

Sandra Cox said...

Unfortunately, you're right, Elizabeth.

Sandra Cox said...

I'm so sorry to hear this. Have you been to a doctor?

Sandra Cox said...

Yes and yes:)
Hugs received and returned.

Elizabeth Seckman said...

Ahh, the good old days...

da tabbies o trout towne said...

we be guessin theez meer katz be gurlz :) ☺☺♥♥

Jeanie said...

I actually DID know that one!

Adam said...

Sounds about right for her.

Pat Hatt said...

The way to be

Christine said...

Good lady.

Lee said...

No, I did not! :)

Janie Junebug said...

I remember that about Abigail Adams. I really like history.

Love,
Janie

Sandra Cox said...

Yes indeed.

Sandra Cox said...

Indeed.

Sandra Cox said...

She sounds like someone I'd like to know.

Sandra Cox said...

Ha!

Sandra Cox said...

Ha.

Sandra Cox said...

Good job, Jeanie:)

Sandra Cox said...

Yes it does, Adam:)

Sandra Cox said...

For sure.

Sandra Cox said...

She definitely gets a thumbs up.

Sandra Cox said...

Me too, Janie:)

nashvillecats2 said...

Trying to catch up:
No I didn't know this Sandra. wise woman.

Yvonne.

Sandra Cox said...

For sure:)

Sandra Cox said...

Your day's factoid:)

Magic Love Crow said...

Good for her!

Lowcarb team member said...

I didn't - but now I do!

All the best Jan