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Edith Wilson, second wife of Woodrow Wilson, married him during his term of office to become First Lady. By some accounts, she did part of his work as President when he became ill at the end of his term.
Edith Wilson - First Lady
A portrait of First Lady Edith Wilson, second wife of President Woodrow Wilson. Part of a larger gallery of portraits of American First Ladies.
Edith Bolling Galt Wilson
Official White House biography of First Lady Edith Wilson, second wife of President Woodrow Wilson. She was called the "Secret President" for her role in protecting her husband during his illness at the end of his term.
Edith Wilson
Biographical information on Edith Wilson, from the National First Ladies' Library.

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