Woodrow Wilson married Edith Bolling Galt in 1915, making her the third First Lady to marry a president during his term. Edith was a devoted companion to Wilson, accompanying him on trips and supporting his efforts for world peace. After Wilson's death in 1924, Edith ensured their home was preserved as a memorial to him. She passed away in 1961 on Wilson's birthday. The Woodrow Wilson House is now open to the public, showcasing memorabilia and furnishings from Wilson's life.

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Woodrow Wilson: A Journey through His Life and Legacy at the Woodrow Wilson House

Identifier:
CAC_CC_026_3_283_7_0026
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Woodrow Wilson: A Journey through His Life and Legacy at the Woodrow Wilson House
Date Created:
1967-01-01
EDTF:
1967-01-01
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
Fred R. Harris Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/57
Description:
Woodrow Wilson married Edith Bolling Galt in 1915, making her the third First Lady to marry a president during his term. Edith was a devoted companion to Wilson, accompanying him on trips and supporting his efforts for world peace. After Wilson's death in 1924, Edith ensured their home was preserved as a memorial to him. She passed away in 1961 on Wilson's birthday. The Woodrow Wilson House is now open to the public, showcasing memorabilia and furnishings from Wilson's life.
Congress:
90th (1967-1969)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_26_3_283_7_0000, Box, 283, 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
2 Pages