Edith Wilson

1896–1981 (age 85)

Biography

Edith Wilson, first lady of the United States during a pivotal time in American history, supported her husband President Woodrow Wilson through illness and guided White House affairs with discretion and resolve. She believed deeply in service and carried herself with grace while navigating the complexities of leadership on the world stage.

Her later years were spent preserving the memory of the Wilson legacy, advocating for causes she held dear and remaining a dignified example of devotion to family and country.

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