Reflections on David Burton’s “A conversation piece”
Subject(s): Burton, David H. (David Henry), 1925-2016, Harding, Warren G. (Warren Gamaliel), 1865-1923, Interviews, Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007, Longworth, Alice Roosevelt, 1884-1980, Women biographers
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Stacy A. Cordery, a biographer of Alice Roosevelt Longworth, reacts to David H. Burton’s recollection of his February 1970 visit with Longworth. Cordery notes that Burton’s story confirms some of her impressions of Longworth: that she tried to steer interviews to topics she favored, and that she despised Warren G. Harding. Cordery also asserts that Burton’s piece rightly points out Longworth’s kindness and generosity which are often ignored in favor of emphasizing her biting wit and disdain for those she did not like or respect. A photograph of Cordery appears at the center of her essay.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
Creation Date
2010
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
Theodore Roosevelt and Public Memory (1919-present)
Page Count
1
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Image
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Cite this Record
Chicago:
Reflections on David Burton’s “A conversation piece”. [2010]. Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o308383. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Cordery, Stacy A.. Reflections on David Burton’s “A conversation piece”. [2010]. Image.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 29, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o308383.
APA:
Cordery, Stacy A.., [2010]. Reflections on David Burton’s “A conversation piece”.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o308383.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 29, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal.
APA:
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-association-journal.
