Engraved portrait of Priscilla Cooper Tyler, circa Original artwork by H B Hall. Among other accomplishments, she initiated a tradition of hosting Marine Band concerts on the White House lawn. In , meanwhile, she became the first acting first lady to travel with the president as part of his official entourage.
Despite her apparent fondness for the job, Priscilla left her post as White House hostess in after she and her husband moved to Philadelphia. Prior to Jackie Kennedy, few first ladies captured the public imagination like Harriet Lane. Women eagerly copied her inauguration gown—a low-cut affair featuring a garland of flowers—and she inspired everything from baby names to popular songs. Like many modern first ladies, she also adopted an outreach project by working to improve the conditions on Indian reservations.
Lane would remain socially active even after her uncle left office in Original Artwork by J. In keeping with the somber mood that prevailed in the years after the Civil War and the Lincoln assassination, Martha adopted an air of modesty and restraint during her stint as White House hostess. She was also responsible for compiling several paintings of past presidents into a portrait gallery. Arthur was elevated to the presidency by the assassination of James A.
What will happen if there's no first spouse working diligently by Graham's side? Well, there's actually precedent for this, as two historic U. Although he's single and has never been married, Graham has previously been quoted on multiple occasions as saying that he still has a family and that his own self-acceptance should make his bachelor status a non-issue. Graham said in an interview with the Boston Herald :. Even in Graham's presidential campaign announcement, he makes mention of the strong bond he has with his family as well as their continued support.
Although he is single, he says he isn't a self-made man. So, is it possible for Graham to secure the presidency without a partner? History says yes. Two previous presidents were sworn in without a partner.
James Buchanan stands as the only president to never marry, while Grover Cleveland became president while unmarried and later tied the knot in the White House. Four other presidents took office as widowers, while three more lost their spouses while serving as commander in chief. Buchanan served just one term from to , and his legacy was marked by high tensions leading up to the Civil War in which Buchanan appeared generally pro-slavery and found the issue to be a matter of state's rights over federal oversight.
According to Biography. There were many people that were not particularly pleased with Buchanan as a president. In fact, the displeasure with the way in which he led the United States became such an issue that Buchanan had problems getting anything passed through Congress. All rights reserved. Which President Never Married? Reasons Buchanan Never Married No one know for sure why Buchanan never married; however, there are possible causes including: Buchanan's flirtatious nature A broken heart A homosexual orientation.
Buchanan's Flirtatious Nature Some claim that Buchanan was a flirt and like the company of different women, making it difficult for him to maintain a steady relationship. Buchanan's Broken Heart Another possible cause for his decision to remain a bachelor could have been a broken heart. Buchanan's Homosexual Orientation There is speculation that President James Buchanan was homosexual , and this is the reason that he never married.
Background on the Unmarried President There are several interesting facts about James Buchanan besides his martial status. He is the only President from the state of Pennsylvania.
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