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Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt 1861 ~ 1948
Edith Kermit Carow Rosevelt
The fearful tragedy which made Vice-President Roosevelt
President of the United States was so overwhelming in its effect
that no one thought of the consequences on society of such a
sudden change in the administration, or seemed to give any
thought as to Mrs. Roosevelt's fitness for the position of
Mistress of the White House.
Fortunately there was no need of anxiety, as Mrs. Roosevelt was
reared amidst the luxuries of life and had received every
advantage for the cultivation of her superior mind. With a heart
full of tenderness and absolutely without guile, Mrs. Roosevelt
had little to learn when she assumed the duties of presiding
over the White House. She was so well informed on all subjects
of which many women are ignorant that she was well equipped to
meet the most learned and cultured people of the land. She was
so gracious and natural in her manner that she inspired the
confidence and admiration of all who met her. She was a devoted
wife and mother. She disliked notoriety and was so simple and
refined in her tastes that critics had little ground for
discussion as to what she did or what she wore. Her aversion to
gossip and her reticence more than once silenced would-be
detractors. Her influence was ever exerted for true loyalty,
freedom and humanity and it can truthfully be said that her
departure from the White House was much regretted
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt was born at Norwich, Connecticut,
August 6, 1861. She was the daughter of Charles and Gertrude
Elizabeth Carow. She was educated at Comstock School, New York.
Married Theodore Roosevelt at St George's Church, London,
December 2, 1886. She is the mother of four sons and one
daughter.
Women of
America
Source: The Part Taken by Women in
American History, By Mrs. John A. Logan, Published by The Perry-Nalle
Publishing Company, Wilmington, Delaware, 1912.
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