Tag Archives: US Presidents

Harriet Lane – The “Democratic Queen”

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Susan Ozmore

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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Jane Pierce – “The Shadow in the White House”

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Susan Ozmore

Today it’s difficult to imagine a First Lady who isn’t actively involved in her husband’s career. Whether it’s involvement in politics, actively pursuing causes of her own, or at the very least serving as the White House hostess, the First … Continue reading →

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