Shara Moon Author of Historical Fiction

Georgia-native Lizzie McDuffie was a child of former slaves-turned-sharecroppers

Lizzie was a huge fan of literature and well-known for her recitations.

The “predictions” at graduation was that Lizzie was ”destined for the stage.”

Lizzie attended Morris Brown College but dropped out at the end of her third year due to finances.

Wanted to become a registered nurse, but went on to become a nursemaid for a prominent family in Atlanta.

While Lizzie became a trusted White House maid in 1933, her husband ”Mac” was FDR’s personal valet since 1927.

Lizzie and her husband were the only two servants allowed in FDR’s bedchamber.

Lizzie went on to campaign for FDR’s reelection in 1936 and again in 1940.

Lizzie and her husband spearheaded the ”political migration” of African Americans from the Republican to Democratic party during FDR’s presidency.

Lizzie screen tested for the role of Mammy in Gone With the Wind.