Eyes on Vintage

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Lucy Webb Hayes

Lucy Ware Webb Hayes, (28 August 1831 – 25 June 1889) was a First Lady of the United States and the wife of President Rutherford B. Hayes. Mrs. Hayes had been a supporter of the women's rights movement. After her marriage she followed her husband's beliefs that women should take care of the home and family. They had eight children. Three of the eight died in infancy. When he became President, she banned alcohol from the White House, earning her the nickname 'Lemonade Lucy'. Still, her parties and diplomatic events at the mansion were well-received, and it was said that the First Lady's cheerful spirit eased the atmosphere almost as well as liquor might have.She was antislavery throughout her life. 
Source: classroomhelp | Library of Congress

No comments:

Post a Comment