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    This Day in History: Julia Tyler, our “Lovely Lady Presidentress”
    tara
    • May 4
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Julia Tyler, our “Lovely Lady Presidentress”

    On this day in 1820, future First Lady Julia Gardiner Tyler was born. She married the President in a secret wedding! It’s hard to imagine...
    This Day in History: A love story of the Revolution
    tara
    • Mar 31
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: A love story of the Revolution

    On this day in 1777, future President John Adams writes to his wife, Abigail Adams. “I never was more desirous of hearing frequently from...
    This Day in History: William Taft's ambitious wife
    tara
    • Feb 2
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: William Taft's ambitious wife

    On this day in 1930, William Taft resigns his position as Chief Justice of the United States. He remains the only person to serve both on...
    This Day in History: (Almost) First Lady Ellen Arthur
    tara
    • Jan 12
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: (Almost) First Lady Ellen Arthur

    On this day in 1880, the wife of a future President passes away. Ellen Arthur would have been one of our First Ladies, if only she’d...
    This Day in History: George Washington marries Martha Dandridge Custis
    tara
    • Jan 6
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: George Washington marries Martha Dandridge Custis

    On this day in 1759, George Washington marries Martha Dandridge Custis. They had known each other for less than 10 months, and Martha had...
    This Day in History: The unexpected wedding of Mary & Abraham Lincoln
    tara
    • Nov 4, 2021
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: The unexpected wedding of Mary & Abraham Lincoln

    On this day in 1842, Mary Todd marries Abraham Lincoln, giving almost no notice to her family. Her family was not exactly pleased with...
    This Day in History: Martha Washington: Famous, but “completely unknown”
    tara
    • Jun 2, 2021
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Martha Washington: Famous, but “completely unknown”

    On this day in 1731, future First Lady Martha Washington is born. History has relegated Martha to a simple label: George’s wife. What a...
    This Day in History: Martha Washington passes away
    tara
    • May 23, 2021
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Martha Washington passes away

    On this day in 1802, Martha Washington passes away. Her family mourned her passing, but Martha herself was ready to go. She would finally...
    This Day in History: John & Abigail Adams wed
    tara
    • Oct 25, 2020
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: John & Abigail Adams wed

    On this day in 1764, John Adams, future second President of the United States, marries Abigail Smith. When you think of John and Abigail...
    This Day in History: Dolley Madison passes away
    tara
    • Jul 12, 2020
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Dolley Madison passes away

    On this day in 1849, Dolley Madison passes away. Did you know that this First Lady nearly died in poverty? The vivacious First Lady had...
    This Day in History: Lou Hoover, a forgotten First Lady
    tara
    • Mar 29, 2020
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Lou Hoover, a forgotten First Lady

    On this day in 1874, a future First Lady is born. This gifted woman has been overshadowed a bit by her successor, Eleanor Roosevelt. What...
    This Day in History: Future First Lady Julia Dent Grant is born
    tara
    • Jan 26, 2020
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Future First Lady Julia Dent Grant is born

    On this day in 1826, future First Lady Julia Dent Grant is born. Her love story with Ulysses S. Grant is not well known, but “they shared...
    This Day in History: Martha Wayles, future wife of Thomas Jefferson, is born
    tara
    • Oct 30, 2019
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Martha Wayles, future wife of Thomas Jefferson, is born

    On this day in 1748, Martha Wayles, future wife of Thomas Jefferson, is born. Martha “Patty” Wayles Skelton Jefferson is a bit of a...
    This Day in History: Future First Lady Grace Coolidge is born
    tara
    • Jan 4, 2019
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Future First Lady Grace Coolidge is born

    On this day in 1879, a future First Lady of the United States is born. Grace Anna Goodhue Coolidge was an only child—and the apple of her...
    This Day in History: Senator John F. Kennedy weds Jacqueline Lee Bouvier
    tara
    • Sep 12, 2018
    • 3 min

    This Day in History: Senator John F. Kennedy weds Jacqueline Lee Bouvier

    On this day in 1953, then-Senator John F. Kennedy weds Jacqueline Lee Bouvier. The newlyweds had so many wedding guests that it took them...

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