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From Oct. 1919 to March 4, 1921, Edith Wilson took over the duties of hubby Woodrow Wilson because he had a stroke. In other words, from a practical standpoint she was the first Lady President of the U.S. Talk about ground-breaking. She may not officially carried the title but she did the duties. Did she do a good job? Because I am not well-versed in the stuff she was dealing with, I have no idea!
Look I am not really a feminist except for more in the classical sense but this is 1 of the ultimate examples of female empowerment or feminine progress in American politically-related matters.
In this forum all you have to be is female, express an opinion contrary to the conservatives view to be labeled a militant feminist. Interesting woman Edith Wilson
From October 1919 to the end of Wilson's term on March 4, 1921, Edith, acting in the role of First Lady and shadow steward, decided who and which communications and matters of state were important enough to bring to the bedridden president.[32]
Edith Wilson later wrote: "I studied every paper sent from the different Secretaries or Senators and tried to digest and present in tabloid form the things that, despite my vigilance, had to go to the President. I, myself, never made a single decision regarding the disposition of public affairs. The only decision that was mine was what was important and what was not, and the very important decision of when to present matters to my husband."
Edith became the sole communication link between the President and his Cabinet. She required they send her all pressing matters, memos, correspondence, questions, and requests.[33]
This sounds more like she was a major secretary or someone acting out some of the duties of a Chief of Staff. Such people often do these exact things. Since it is impossible for any human President in any condition to take care of all the people requesting an audience, and all the matters people demand his attention for. Not enough hours in the day.
When Congress passed a bill, did she sign it into law?
I don't know! She is often considered the first de facto Lady POTUS! I suppose I should have made that more clear! Concerning her duties, sure she was not the only running this country (so to speak).
From Oct. 1919 to March 4, 1921, Edith Wilson took over the duties of hubby Woodrow Wilson because he had a stroke. In other words, from a practical standpoint she was the first Lady President of the U.S. Talk about ground-breaking. She may not officially carried the title but she did the duties. Did she do a good job? Because I am not well-versed in the stuff she was dealing with, I have no idea!
Look I am not really a feminist except for more in the classical sense but this is 1 of the ultimate examples of female empowerment or feminine progress in American politically-related matters.
This sounds like something I'd expect Hillary Clinton to have done if given the chance during her husband's administration. And while many may be willing to laud Edith Wilson for stepping up to the plate, the entire situation was actually shameful and Woodrow should have resigned as he was incapable of effectively carrying out the duties of his office.
This sounds like something I'd expect Hillary Clinton to have done if given the chance during her husband's administration. And while many may be willing to laud Edith Wilson for stepping up to the plate, the entire situation was actually shameful and Woodrow should have resigned as he was incapable of effectively carrying out the duties of his office.
Truth be told, I didn't really read each of my provided links. I got them from a Google search relating to her being a de facto first POTUS! This thread was more of "Hey, we have had a female POTUS before from a practical standpoint! Quite an accomplishment! However, the circumstances why and whether or not she did a good job I don't know because I didn't really look into that yet!"
During Reagan's second term, many people say he had dementia and that Nancy ran everything. No one knows for sure that will say, but it is very possible.
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