Capitan Public Library will be
commemorating the
100th anniversary of the Armistice,
officially ending World War I -- “the war to end all wars”
commemorating the
100th anniversary of the Armistice,
officially ending World War I -- “the war to end all wars”
Sunday, November 11 - 2 p.m.
Bess Truman |
Truman and Edith Carow Roosevelt,
as portrayed by Kay Sebring-Roberts
Kuhlman, will discuss the role of the
male family members in the Great
War and the effect of those efforts had
on their on lives.
Edith, wife of a Republican president
(Theodore Roosevelt), had already left
the White House when WWI broke out.
Bess, wife of a Democrat president
(Harry Truman), was not yet married to
him when United States entered "the war
to end all wars".
(Theodore Roosevelt), had already left
the White House when WWI broke out.
Bess, wife of a Democrat president
(Harry Truman), was not yet married to
him when United States entered "the war
to end all wars".
Each character will appear solo -
- Bess for 40 minutes and
Edith for 20 minutes -- with an
intermission for refreshments while the
actress changes costumes and characters. Audience members will be
invited to ask questions of either first lady
and of Kuhlman to conclude this
commemoration.
- Bess for 40 minutes and
Edith for 20 minutes -- with an
intermission for refreshments while the
actress changes costumes and characters. Audience members will be
invited to ask questions of either first lady
and of Kuhlman to conclude this
commemoration.
This event is timely, coming just five days
after a midterm election and celebrates
values of service that are unrelated to
political party affiliation. Poppies, a symbol
of remembrance of World War I, will be
created by volunteers and available at the
event.
after a midterm election and celebrates
values of service that are unrelated to
political party affiliation. Poppies, a symbol
of remembrance of World War I, will be
created by volunteers and available at the
event.
Edith Roosevelt |
retired from NMMI where she taught theater.
She is the author of over 50 history-based
plays. Of these, many are one-woman shows
or Chautauquas. A trailblazer in her own right,
Kulmann is continually adding to her cast of
woman portrayals.
This event is being provided free of charge
through the New Mexico Humanities Council
and is appropriate for audiences age 12 and
older.
through the New Mexico Humanities Council
and is appropriate for audiences age 12 and
older.
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