American Historical Trivia

First Female President

I truly hate Wilson because he was racist, sexist, and an all around Asshole. But do you know who I don't hate? Edith Wilson, Woodies wife.

Honestly this woman was amazing and I'll give you a story to epitomize her awesomeness.

Near the end of Wilson's presidency he suffered from a stroke and was out for the count. In the White House he was ordered to bedrest, and- honestly- that's all he could physically do anyway.

Edith cared for her man every waking minute (the loyalty!!) and when Congress came to get advice and decisions from the president she decided to take matters into her own hands.

Since her husband was basically a vegetable she took it upon herself to respond to all memos sent to Wilson and signed them as her husband, even though she was making the decisions herself.

Though, Congress was getting a little concerned. They were like, "So, we haven't seen the prez in like forever and that seems a little weird." And they sent a few congressmen to get the dets on Wilson's condition.

The congressmen walk up to the White House and are like, "Hey? Is Woodrow, like, alive?????"

Edith's like, "Psh, of course he is! Who else would be signing all those papers you keep sending? *cough* not me *cough*"

The congressmen literally believe it. They see Woodrow basically dead on his bed and are like, "well there he is, seems like everything is cool!"

Edith then continued to make decisions when called upon on her husband's behalf, resulting in her hoodwinking the entirety of Congress and slipping into the role of president.

And that is how Edith Wilson signal handedly punched a hole in the glass ceiling.

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Peep the picture where Edith is showing her hubby what's up