Helen Herron Taft Quotes


… a public personage.


Context

She was the first Presidential Spouse to openly declare and assume the role of a public figure.


Citations

Helen Herron Taft, 1861-1943, First Lady, Statement when asked how she viewed the position of First Lady, Quoted in The Syracuse Herald, March 12, 1909

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She made no public appearances other than being the hostess at state dinners. Nor did she ever give an interview or talk about any public matter. Contrast her view with that of her successor as first lady, Nellie Taft {640711}.


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Helen Herron Taft
Helen Herron Taft
  • Born: June 2, 1861
  • Died: May 22, 1943
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Helen Louise Taft was the wife of William Howard Taft and the First Lady of the United States from 1909 to 1913.