S1E1 – Abigail Adams: First Lady of Romance, War Bonds, and Sedition Acts

By Lucy Kaplan, Podcaster

October 4, 2025

Abigail Adams was America’s first political First Lady, but she was also a mild conspiracy theorist, financial genius and half of one of the best historical romances of all time. Listen in to hear host Lucy Kaplan (‘26) give the full rundown of Adams’s life, from her advocacy for female education to her grudge against the queen of England.

About the Contributor

Lucy Kaplan, Podcaster

Lucy Kaplan joined the Oracle in 2025 as a podcaster to share her love of American history through her podcast Remember The Ladies. Besides history, Lucy also loves reading, acting, robotics, listening to music, and spending time with her little sister.

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Bethany Neubauer • Oct 13, 2025 at 8:09 pm

What a great introduction to Abigail Adams — and to you, Lucy! Brava!


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Vivianne Arnold • Oct 5, 2025 at 4:18 pm

REGREETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE MOST AMAZING PODCAST EVER TO BE RECORDED!!!!!!!! Plodding Through the Presidents should have you on as a guest host <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 Super fun to listen to and super educational!!! 100/10 should win a Nobel Prize.


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Stella Leland • Oct 5, 2025 at 4:17 pm

yesss Lucy you’re so cool and smart and awesome


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