Edith Roosevelt

Full Name: Edith Kermit Roosevelt née Carow
Profession: US First Lady

Nationality:

Biography: The second wife of President Theodore Roosevelt who served as First Lady of the United States during his presidency from 1901 to 1909.

Under Edith's direction the White House was modernized and living quarters first separated from offices. The new West Wing was unveiled in 1903.

Born: August 6, 1861
Birthplace: Norwich, Connecticut, USA
Star Sign: Leo

Died: September 30, 1948 (aged 87)

Articles and Photos

Theodore Roosevelt, the Cowboy President
President Theodore Roosevelt began a camping trip on this day with naturalist, writer and conservationist John Muir. The trip had a profound effect on Roosevelt
May 17, 1903

Married Life

1886-12-02 26th US President Theodore Roosevelt (28) weds second wife Edith Kermit Carow (25) in London

Historical Events

1901-10-16 Booker T. Washington and his family are invited to dine at the White House with Teddy and Edith Roosevelt, prompting condemnation from the South
1903-01-01 President Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Roosevelt unveil new renovations to The White House, including a new West Wing

Theodore Roosevelt, the Cowboy President