American First Lady Ellen Wilson dies 100 years ago this hour (Aug 6 1914)

1910s, U.S. Presidents


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(Thursday, August 6, 1914, 5:00 p.m. ) — American First Lady Ellen Axson Wilson, the 54-year-old wife of President Woodrow Wilson, died this afternoon in the White House of Bright’s disease.