Incredible Facts You Didn’t Know About Some of The Most Famous First Ladies

Some of our presidents have had pretty questionable behavior behind closed doors, but we seldom hear about the secret quirks of their wives.

First ladies are still stuck in the shadows behind their husbands, so here are some really cool facts that you didn’t know about some of our great first ladies. Which first lady was a bartender during prohibition? And who is the only first lady to have won an Emmy award? Find out below.

Martha Washington Was the First “Lady”

Martha Washington was not only a first lady but also was the first one who received the title “Lady” in the press. They referred to her as “Lady Washington.” She also was the first one to appear on a U.

S. postage stamp, sure it could be because she was the first ‘first lady,’ but it still counts!

Dolley Madison’s Seat at Congress

Dolley Madison, the wife of James Madison, was the first first lady to be given an honorary seat on the floor of Congress. She was also the first person to ever answer a telegraph message which was sent by its inventor Samuel Morse.

Anna Harrison Was Both First Lady and First Grandmother

Anna Harrison was the first lady to the ninth president William Henry Harrison. Unfortunately, he was only president for one month before he passed away. Later on, Benjamin Harrison was inaugurated as the 23rd president and Anna Harrison just so happened to be his grandmother!

Mary Todd Lincoln Held Séances

Mary Todd Lincoln is now known to have been a little off during her time as a first lady, but she also dabbled in some mysticism. While her husband, President Lincoln, was leading the Union in the Civil War, Mary had to deal with their son dying of typhoid fever.

After his death, she began having séance circles for her son and invited many spiritualists to conduct these “calls to the dead” in the White House Red Room.