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First Ladies National Historic SiteFront of Ida Saxton Home at First Ladies National Historic Site.
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First Ladies National Historic Site regularly announces news relevant to the park and its partners. News Releases that were issued within the past 90 days are available below.

Released Thursday, August 23
Centennial Initiative 2016

Portrait of Letitia Tyler.  

Did You Know?
John Tyler became President following the death of President Harrison, putting Letitia Christian Tyler unexpectedly in the role of First Lady. Confined to a wheelchair and with seven children, she tended more to family matters than administrative until her death two years into her husband's term.

Last Updated: May 30, 2008 at 00:23 EST