The Delicate Woman Who Became a First Lady
A historical sketch of Jane Means Appleton Pierce, wife of Franklin Pierce, detailing her Bowdoin roots, disciplined upbringing, pious White House influence, and quiet strength. It notes her fragile health, devotion to church, impact on staff, and the tragedy of losing her son on the eve of the presidency before her death in 1863.
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