Debate Topics
Presiding Ladies of the White House: containing biographical appreciations together with a short history of the Executive mansion and a treatise on its etiquette and customs by Woolfall, Lila G. A.
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The Morality of Slavery
"Can one reconcile owning slaves with a belief in basic human rights and equality?"
The Role of Women in Politics
"Is a woman's greatest contribution to her nation best achieved through private influence and domestic virtue, or through active participation in public discourse?"
The Burden of Public Scrutiny
"Is the honor of serving as First Lady worth the immense personal sacrifice and constant public scrutiny?"
The Pursuit of Luxury and Elegance
"In a republic founded on equality, is the pursuit of luxury and elegance in the White House a symbol of national pride or an elitist indulgence?"
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