Frances Folsom Cleveland

Frances Folsom Cleveland was the youngest First Lady of the United States and the first woman to marry a president in the White House.

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Birth Name :

Frances Clara Folsom

Profession :

First Lady

Birthday :

July 21, 1864

Star Sign :

Cancer

Death Date:

October 29, 1947

Age :

83

Birthplace :

Buffalo, New York

Frances Clara Cleveland Preston (née Folsom, originally named Frank Clara; July 21, 1864 – October 29, 1947) served as the First Lady of the United States during two non-consecutive terms, from 1886 to 1889 and again from 1893 to 1897, as President Grover Cleveland’s wife. She is the only first lady in U.S. history to have held this role during separate terms. Known for her youth, beauty, and fashion sense, Frances became a style icon during her husband’s presidency.

Actively involved in White House affairs, she hosted events and promoted education initiatives. Frances also participated in various philanthropic organizations and wrote a cookbook. Notably, she was the first First Lady to give birth in the White House, having five children during her tenure. At the age of 21, Frances Folsom Cleveland became the youngest First Lady of the United States and was the first woman to marry a president in the White House.