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13: The story of the first female President of the United States: Edith Wilson

2021/9/29
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Edith Wilson's early life and personality are introduced, highlighting her adventurous and fearless nature, which contrasts with societal expectations for women in the late 1800s.

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A rowdy mountain girl inherits a million dollar jewelry business, drag races through the streets of Washington D.C., goes on a blind date with the President, marries him and then takes over the country after he suffers a stroke. No, this isn’t the premise of a Rom Com. Today, Bailey dishes on the true story of Edith Wilson - the unapologetic First Lady who gave Washington politicians the middle finger and did what she wanted.