There have been many important and influential First Ladies in American history, from Dolly Madison and Eleanor Roosevelt to Betty Ford and Michelle Obama. But as famous as they are for all they accomplished, none of them wielded the power held by a First Lady you probably have never heard of: Edith Wilson.
Unusual from the start after the 28th president, Woodrow Wilson, wooed and married her while he was already in the White House, Edith Wilson allegedly became the de facto president herself after President Wilson suffered a debilitating stroke in 1919. For the rest of his term, Edith Wilson secretly ran the nation. So who exactly was she? Here's a look at the most powerful First Lady in American history.
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Raised in obscurity | 0:00
Not much education | 0:51
Married a jewelry tycoon | 1:57
Enter Woodrow Wilson | 2:42
Bridled as traditional First Lady | 3:50
Private advisor | 4:32
Edith and women’s rights | 5:16
President Wilson’s fateful stroke | 6:08
Gatekeeper for post-stroke president | 7:12
Complicated political role | 8:15
Guardian of Woodrow’s reputation | 9:12
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