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Was Edith Wilson the first female president of the United States?

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September 7, 2023

Was Edith Wilson the first female president of the United States?

Source: The Collector

Edith Wilson, First Lady and second wife of President Woodrow Wilson, achieved many firsts during her tenure as First Lady. In fact, she was the first First Lady to travel to Europe in a political capacity. She took on many roles throughout her marriage to Woodrow and, even after his death, remained part of the political world, often attending presidential events.

Click here to read the full article published by The Collector on 6 September 2023.

Author
Christine Cappola
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Edith Wilson, First Lady and second wife of President Woodrow Wilson, achieved many firsts during her tenure as First Lady. In fact, she was the first First Lady to travel to Europe in a political capacity. She took on many roles throughout her marriage to Woodrow and, even after his death, remained part of the political world, often attending presidential events.

Click here to read the full article published by The Collector on 6 September 2023.

Author
Christine Cappola
Focus areas