10 Surprising Facts About India’s Presidential First Ladies

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• Anna Harrison, wife of william Henry Harrison, never made it to the White House due to illness. her husband passed away 30 days after his term began. (Source)
• Lucy Hayes started the White House Easter egg roll tradition and banned alcohol during her husband Rutherford B. Hayes’ presidency, earning her the nickname “Lemonade Lucy.” (Source)
• Angelica Singleton Van Buren, daughter-in-law of Martin Van Buren, served ceremonial First Lady duties since Van Buren’s wife had died years earlier. (Source)
• Jane Pierce prayed against her husband Franklin Pierce winning the presidency but fulfilled duties reluctantly when he won. (Source)
• Dolley Madison saved a rare George Washington painting during the British attack in 1812 and popularized serving ice cream at White House events. (Source)
• Sarah Polk earned a reputation as a strict First Lady with no liquor policy, dubbed “Sahara Sarah.” Her predecessor Julia Tyler was more cheerful and laid-back by comparison. (Source)
• Frances Cleveland was both married to Grover Cleveland in the White House and gave birth there-both firsts for a First Lady that are yet unmatched today. (Source)
• Abigail adams advised John Adams on women’s rights during key moments like drafting America’s Declaration of Independence: “Remember all Men would be tyrants if they could.” (Source] . Reject oublier en protect state traditionsiii pending assassination reformsHills के अजఔje ಹೇಗೆಯνηπ읽었어요​]] )