RETRO DAY

 Here is an old one I found that I think has some interesting information.  I must have thought that Hilary Clinton had a good chance to be president when I wrote this.    

5/01/2006

MORE FIRST LADIES

MORE FIRST LADIES

Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd president of the United States, was a widower when elected. His daughter acted as first lady.

Andrew Jackson, the 7th president of the United States, was a widower when elected. His niece served as first lady until she died and then his daughter-in-law became first lady.

William Henry Harrison, the 9th president of the United States had his daughter-in-law as first lady. His wife was too ill to travel and perform the other duties.

John Tyler, the 10th president of the United States, had three first ladies. His wife died shortly after he took office replacing William Henry Harrison who died in office. His daughter-in-law served as first lady for a year or two. Then he remarried and his wife took over.

James Buchanan, the 15th president of the United States, was a perpetual bachelor. His niece acted as first lady during his tenure.

Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th president of the United States had his sister as first lady until he married.

Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States, had two first ladies. His first wife died in office and he remarried.

Its been since 1886 that we have had anyone but the wife of a president be first lady. Maybe Bill Clinton will break that streak.