Tag: Civil War

Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Caroline Harrison

This month's Booking It Through History: First Ladies focus, Caroline Harrison, isn't well-known, but she made significant changes to the role of First Lady that should be remembered. With her untimely death in the White House two weeks before her husband's reelection bid, her story ends sadly but is one worthy of studying.

Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Ellen Arthur

Ellen "Nell" Arthur died just before her husband, Chester Arthur, became president, but she left a lasting impact on him that may have influenced his policies. Her legacy can still be seen today in the "Church of Presidents." Learn more about her in my latest Booking It Through History: First Ladies post.

Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Lucretia Garfield

Lucretia Garfield was first lady for only six months, but she still left an impact. She was a strong woman who endured a loveless early marriage to find a true companionship that was tragically cut short by an assassin's bullet. Read all about her in my latest Booking It Through History: First Ladies post.

Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Lucy Hayes

I enjoyed my time learning about Lucy Hayes who was the first First Lady to graduate from college. Known now for her stand against alcohol, Lucy was only in Washington for four years but she left a big impact on the White House. Read my new post in my Booking It Through History: First Ladies project.