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Edith Wilson (née Bolling, formerly Galt; October 15, 1872 – December 28, 1961) was the first lady of the United States from 1915 to 1921 and the second wife of President Woodrow Wilson. She married the widower Wilson in December 1915, during his first term as president.
Jun 14, 2024 · Edith Wilson was an American first lady (1915–21), the second wife of Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States. When he was disabled by illness during his second term, she fulfilled many of his administrative duties.
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Jun 12, 2020 · At war’s end, Edith escorted Wilson to Europe so he could help negotiate and sign the Treaty of Versailles and present his vision of a League of Nations to prevent any future world wars. When...
Edith Wilson was the second wife of Woodrow Wilson and the first lady during World War I. She became the de facto president after Wilson's stroke in 1919, but also faced criticism for her role and control of his legacy.
Mar 7, 2023 · How Edith Wilson Kept Herself—and Her Husband—in the White House. A new book about the first lady reveals how she and the ailing President Woodrow Wilson silenced their critics
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Edith Wilson was the second wife of President Woodrow Wilson and served as First Lady from 1915 to 1921. She ran the Executive branch of government for the remainder of his second term after his stroke, but did not initiate programs or make major decisions.
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Learn about the life and role of Edith Wilson, the first lady who acted as a steward of the government when her husband Woodrow Wilson was ill. Find out how she met the president, how she handled the war and peace issues, and how she died in 1961.
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