Edith Wilson (née Bolling, formerly Galt; October 15, 1872 – December 28, 1961) was the first lady of the United States from 1915 to 1921 and the second wife of President Woodrow Wilson. She married the widower Wilson in December 1915, during his first term as president.

Jun 12, 2020 · For one year and five months, Wilson oversaw her husband's presidential affairs while he recovered from his illness. Unofficially, America has already had what might be called a First Lady...

Jan 27, 2025 · Edith Wilson was an American first lady (1915–21), the second wife of Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States. When he was disabled by illness during his second term, she fulfilled many of his administrative duties.

As one of only eight historic sites across the country dedicated to the interpretation of a First Lady, this museum tells the story of the overlooked, yet vitally important role Edith Bolling Wilson played in the White House at a pivotal moment during World War I.

From October 2, 1919 and for some weeks afterwards, First Lady Edith Wilson (October 15, 1872 — December 28, 1961) unofficially ran the U.S. government following her husband's (then President Woodrow Wilson's) life-changing stroke.

“Secret President,” “first woman to run the government” — so legend has labeled a First Lady whose role gained unusual significance when her husband suffered prolonged and disabling illness.

Dec 27, 2024 · Edith was the first First Lady to ride in an airplane, showcasing her adventurous spirit. She was also the first to vote in a presidential election, following the passage of the 19th Amendment. Edith had a pet sheepdog named "Bruce," …

Dec 16, 2009 · Edith Wilson (1872-1961) was an American first lady (1915–21) and the second wife of Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States. The couple married just a year after the 1914...

Feb 21, 2024 · Edith Bolling Galt Wilson was President Woodrow Wilson’s second wife and from 1915-1921, she was the First Lady of the United States. When her husband suffered a severe stroke at the end of 1919, Edith essentially took over for him, deciding which matters were most important so she could take them to her husband, who was stuck in bed recovering.

Mar 27, 2018 · Over the course of Women’s History Month, we’ve featured several remarkable first ladies who had the wits and wisdom to be president themselves. Edith Wilson, who hid the depth of her husband’s illness from the country, is the only one who actually got close to assuming the presidency.