White House brides through history and their weddings
The article traces twelve White House weddings from 1811 to 1906, noting how many brides were not presidents' daughters, how ceremonies moved from the circular room to the east room, and highlighting prominent brides like Nellie Grant and Alice Roosevelt, with details on spouses and notable guests.
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White House
Jessie Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Lucy Payne
Alice Roosevelt
Della Lewis
Nellie Grant
Cleveland
Tyler
State Department
Washington
Henry Y. Satterlee
Nick Longworth
Congress
Cincinnati
Roosevelt
Frances Folsom
Thomas J. Preston
Rutherford B. Hayes
Third
Ohio Volunteers
Russell Hastings
Hastings
Emily Platt
President Hayes
Miss Platt
Hayes
Colonel Hastings
Algernon Charles Frederick Sartoris
Ellen Wrenshall Grant
Sartoris
Europe
Grant
Monroes
Monroe
Hay
Maria Hester Monroe
Samuel Laurence ‘Gouverneur
Hawley
St. John’s Church
Oak Hill
Loudon County
New York
Virginia
Dolly Madison
Anna
Congressman Cutts
Maine
Lucy
George Steptoe Washington
Madisons
Bittersweet Respect for Lost Hair Styles
A brief dialogue notes the paradox of accepting present reality while recalling a bald headed man who once had hair. It contrasts the bald present with memories of long, crinkly curls once worn by some.
A Dilemma and Remarks on Mrs Smith's Distress
A dialogue notes Mrs Smith's distress over her husband's death while describing him as mean and cranky. The speaker questions whether grief is genuine given his harsh nature and comments on her attire being referred to as black and unbecoming.
The Boss Speaks on Morning Freshness
The boss compliments a young man on arriving fresh but warns to avoid sustaining that freshness all day. The employer emphasizes the need for consistent energy only at the start.
Nothing Serious Lamp-Post Race Joke
A humorous exchange about a night scene ends with one character joking they were busy challenging a lamp-post to race. The quirky line shows playful banter and lighthearted tone.
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Delia Lewis
Nashville
Mary Easton
Tennessee
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