Some, say. Men are brutes and cannot be trusted. In particular, powerful men believe they have carte blanche. A married woman must keep an eye on her spouse’s activities.
Known as a story-book marriage, Barbara and President George HW Bush had a secure and loving marriage for 73 years. He had been a Navy pilot, UN ambassador, and president. George stood by his woman throughout her period of deep depression.
Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter had a loving marriage of 77 years. As a graduate of Annapolis, Jimmy was a Navy submariner and, as president, the winner of the Nobel Prize. The couple is known for their global charity work with Habitat for Humanity.
Some, say. Women are limited to having babies and household duties.
Women like Barbara Bush and Rosalyn Carter went well beyond family duties. They supported powerful men who had monumental responsibilities.
Women who subscribe to raising children and maintaining the home are the backbone of family life.
