Martha Washington Quotes


I am still determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may be.


Citations

Washington, Martha. "From Martha Washington to Mercy Otis Warren, 26 December 1789." The Papers of George Washington, Presidential Series, vol. 4, edited by Dorothy Twohig, University Press of Virginia, 1993, pp. 476-479.

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Martha Washington
  • Born: June 2, 1731
  • Died: May 22, 1802
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: First Lady

Martha Washington was the wife of George Washington, the first President of the United States. Although the title was not coined until after her death, Martha Washington served as the inaugural First Lady of the United States. During her lifetime, she was often referred to as "Lady Washington".