First lady Mary Todd was scrutinized against former presidential wives and, at times, fell short in the eyes of the media for being a “country bumpkin.” Abraham Lincoln’s wife was attacked routinely by the Eastern press and elite Washington society… Read More
When people think of first ladies, they often picture fancy dresses, state dinners, and polite smiles, but Sarah Polk was something very different. Living in a time when women were expected to stay quiet about politics, she became one of… Read More
Elizabeth Monroe (born Elizabeth Kortright) may not have had any political aspirations, but she would grow up to become a first lady to James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States. Unlike her predecessor, Dolley Madison, Elizabeth enjoyed solitude… Read More
