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Harriet Lane – The “Democratic Queen”
Harriet Lane was one of a number of women who served as the official White House hostess without being married to the President. She was greatly admired and well-liked even though by the end of his term her uncle James … Continue reading
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Tagged 19th century, Civil War, Harriet Lane, President James Buchanan, US First Ladies, US Presidents
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Mary Ann Shadd Cary – Blazing the Trail for Women
Not very many people accomplish as much as Mary Ann Shadd Cary did in her life, much less blaze a trail to do it. She has many “firsts” to her credit: first black woman publisher in North America, first woman … Continue reading
