Carl Sferrazza Anthony

Carl Sferrazza Anthony is an American author, historian, and commentator known primarily for his extensive scholarship on the First Ladies of the United States, presidential families, and White House history. He served as a speechwriter for Nancy Reagan, the First Lady of President Ronald Reagan, and later became the historian at the National First Ladies' Library in Canton, Ohio.

Anthony's books and articles have explored the often-underestimated political and social influence of First Ladies, significantly contributing to the scholarly and popular understanding of their roles in American politics and culture. He has authored over a dozen books, including comprehensive histories such as First Ladies: The Saga of the Presidents’ Wives and Their Power and individual biographies on notable figures such as Jacqueline Kennedy, Florence Harding, and Nellie Taft. Anthony frequently appears in media as an expert commentator on presidential and White House history.

Charles Sferrazza Anthony was a contributing editor at George and a producer for the television movie The Reagans (2003), based on one of his books.

He currently resides in California.