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4 days ago · Anna Harrison was 65 when she became first lady to her husband, William Henry Harrison. She was the oldest first lady in history at the time. ... Mary Harrison McKee (1858-1930)
3 days ago · Harrison's wife Caroline began a critical struggle with tuberculosis earlier in 1892 and two weeks before the election, on October 25, she died. Her role as First Lady was filled by their daughter, Mary Harrison McKee for the balance of Harrison's presidency. Mrs.
13 hours ago · The tradition of a decorated White House Christmas tree began in 1889 during the presidency of Benjamin Harrison. On Christmas morning, President Harrison's grandchildren, young Benjamin and Mary McKee, led the family into the second-floor Oval Room, where they were greeted by the first White House Christmas tree, adorned with candles.
2 days ago · US President Joe Biden on Friday congratulated Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on his victory in the UK election, with both leaders reaffirming the “special relationship” between the two ...
3 days ago · McCartney recounts that the song came from a dream he had of his mother, Mary, and how it helped quell some of his then anxieties as he became ever more famous. Some have been disappointed that the “Mother Mary” of the song is not the Blessed Virgin.
1 day ago · Mary, Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 – 8 February 1587), also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, was Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 until her forced abdication in 1567. The only surviving legitimate child of James V of Scotland, Mary was six days old when her father died and she inherited the throne.
2 days ago · Their daughter Mary Harrison McKee assumed the role of First Lady after her mother's death. Mrs. Harrison's terminal illness and the fact that both candidates had served in the White House called for a low-key campaign, and resulted in neither of the candidates actively campaigning personally.
