The president's daughter

Name: The president's daughter
Author: Nan Britton

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About This Book

A candid personal memoir recounts the author's long relationship with a nationally prominent public figure, the birth and upbringing of their daughter, and the social, familial, and political pressures that resulted. Combining narrative episodes, occasional poems, and frank reflection, the work explains the author’s motive for public disclosure and documents emotional and practical hardships. It closes with a direct appeal for legal protections and social compassion for unwedded mothers and their children, arguing for legislative remedies and greater public understanding to reduce stigma and secure rights for those born outside formal marriage.

About the Author

Nan Britton

Nan Britton was an American author best known for her controversial memoir, "The President's Daughter," published in 1927. In this work, she claimed to have had an affair with President Warren G. Harding and detailed their relationship, which included the assertion that she bore his child. Britton's book sparked significant public interest and debate, as it challenged the norms of political discourse and personal privacy during that era. Her candid revelations contributed to discussions about the intersection of politics and personal lives, making her a notable figure in early 20th-century American literature.