Join author Mary Dupont for a book talk on Mrs. Ambassador: The Life and Politics of Eugenie Anderson on Friday, January 17th at the Library of Congress. The discussion will be followed by a book signing.

Eugenie Anderson achieved historic diplomatic status when President Harry Truman appointed her the first woman ambassador for the United States with a post to Denmark in 1949. Motivated by concern over the rise of communism, Anderson brought energy and eloquence to the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, becoming a friend and lifelong adviser to Hubert Humphrey. Mrs. Ambassador illustrates the real daily life, the compromises, and the challenges of women in politics in the 20th century. Learn more and register