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Wilson Edith Bolling Collection

Wilson Edith Bolling was a remarkable woman who made history as the second wife of President Woodrow Wilson

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Les chefs d'etat Allies a Paris; Mme Wilson dans sa victoria fleurie; devant elle... 1918

Les chefs d'etat Allies a Paris; Mme Wilson dans sa victoria fleurie; devant elle... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Les chefs d'etat Allies a Paris; Mme Wilson dans sa victoria fleurie; devant elle, Mme Jusserand, femme de l'ambassadeur de France a Washington, 1918

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Les chefs d'etat Allies a Paris; A la gare du Bois de Boulogne, le 14 decembre 1918... 1918

Les chefs d'etat Allies a Paris; A la gare du Bois de Boulogne, le 14 decembre 1918... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Les chefs d'etat Allies a Paris; A la gare du Bois de Boulogne, le 14 decembre 1918, apres l'arrivee du train presidentiel: en tete, M Wilson et Mme Poincare; derriere eux

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Wilson, Woodrow, Mrs. (formerly Mrs. Norman Galt), portrait photograph, 1915 Feb. 16

Wilson, Woodrow, Mrs. (formerly Mrs. Norman Galt), portrait photograph, 1915 Feb. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Wilson, Woodrow, Mrs. (formerly Mrs. Norman Galt), portrait photograph, 1915 Feb. 16

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Wilson, Woodrow, Mrs. (formerly Mrs. Norman Galt), portrait photograph, 1915 Feb. 16

Wilson, Woodrow, Mrs. (formerly Mrs. Norman Galt), portrait photograph, 1915 Feb. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Wilson, Woodrow, Mrs. (formerly Mrs. Norman Galt), portrait photograph, 1915 Feb. 16

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Wilson, Woodrow, Mrs. (formerly Mrs. Norman Galt), portrait photograph, 1915 Feb. 16

Wilson, Woodrow, Mrs. (formerly Mrs. Norman Galt), portrait photograph, 1915 Feb. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Wilson, Woodrow, Mrs. (formerly Mrs. Norman Galt), portrait photograph, 1915 Feb. 16

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Woodrow Wilson On Reviewing Stand, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Unknown

Woodrow Wilson On Reviewing Stand, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Unknown
Woodrow Wilson On Reviewing Stand, 1917 or 1918. Josephus Daniels, Major General Hugh Lenox Scott, Edith Wilson, President Woodrow Wilson, Secretary of War Newton Diehl Baker

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Organization of Government Clerks, President And Mrs. Wilson.. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Organization of Government Clerks, President And Mrs. Wilson.. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Home Guard - Organization of Government Clerks, D.C. President [Woodrow] And Mrs. [Edith] Wilson, Col. Harts, Etc. Arriving For Review, 1917

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Organization of Government Clerks, President And Mrs. Wilson.. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Organization of Government Clerks, President And Mrs. Wilson.. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Home Guard - Organization of Government Clerks, D.C. President [Woodrow] And Mrs. [Edith] Wilson, Col. Harts, Etc. Arriving For Review, 1917

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Edith Wilson? and William Gibbs McAdoo, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Edith Wilson? and William Gibbs McAdoo, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Edith Wilson? and William Gibbs McAdoo, between 1913 and 1917. American lawyer and politician William Gibbs McAdoo (in civilian clothes) and First Lady Edith Wilson with sailors

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Baseball, Congressional - President And Mrs. Wilson, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Baseball, Congressional - President And Mrs. Wilson, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Baseball, Congressional - President And Mrs. Wilson, 1917. US president Woodrow Wilson and wife Edith Wilson

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Baseball, Congressional - President And Mrs. Wilson, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Baseball, Congressional - President And Mrs. Wilson, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Baseball, Congressional - President And Mrs. Wilson, 1917. US president Woodrow Wilson and wife Edith Wilson

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Woodrow Wilson, between 1915 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Woodrow Wilson, between 1915 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woodrow Wilson, between 1915 and 1917
Woodrow Wilson, between 1915 and 1917. President of the United States with wife and First Lady Edith Wilson, who wears a hat with veil, a fox fur stole, and an elaborate corsage

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Woodrow Wilson and Newton Diehl Baker, Fort Myer Officers Training School, 1917

Woodrow Wilson and Newton Diehl Baker, Fort Myer Officers Training School, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woodrow Wilson and Newton Diehl Baker, Fort Myer Officers Training School, 1917. US president Wilson and wife Edith Wilson, with Secretary of War Newton Diehl Baker and military personnel

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Woodrow Wilson, Fort Myer Officers Training School, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Woodrow Wilson, Fort Myer Officers Training School, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woodrow Wilson, Fort Myer Officers Training School, 1917. First World War: US president with wife Edith Wilson

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Woodrow Wilson, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Woodrow Wilson, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Woodrow Wilson, between 1916 and 1918
Woodrow Wilson, between 1916 and 1918. President of the United States with First Lady Edith Wilson

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Woodrow Wilson and wife (Edith Bolling Wilson) in back seat of automobile, between 1916 and 1918

Woodrow Wilson and wife (Edith Bolling Wilson) in back seat of automobile, between 1916 and 1918

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Woodrow Wilson and wife (Edith Bolling Wilson) in back seat of automobile, between 1916 and 1918

Woodrow Wilson and wife (Edith Bolling Wilson) in back seat of automobile, between 1916 and 1918

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Confederate Reunion - W.E. Payne, with Battle Flag, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Confederate Reunion - W.E. Payne, with Battle Flag, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Confederate Reunion - W.E
Confederate Reunion - W.E. Payne, with Battle Flag, 1917. US president Woodrown Wilson and Edith Wilson, vice president Thomas R. Marshall. Military parade and Civil War veterans, Washington D.C

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Confederate Reunion - President And Mrs. Wilson; Marshall, Etc. Reviewing Parade From Stand

Confederate Reunion - President And Mrs. Wilson; Marshall, Etc. Reviewing Parade From Stand At White House, 1917. US president Woodrown Wilson and Edith Wilson, vice president Thomas R. Marshall

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Confederate Reunion - President And Mrs. Wilson; Marshall, Etc. Reviewing Parade From Stand

Confederate Reunion - President And Mrs. Wilson; Marshall, Etc. Reviewing Parade From Stand At White House, 1917. US president Woodrown Wilson and Edith Wilson, vice president Thomas R. Marshall

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Confederate Reunion - President And Mrs. Wilson; Marshall, Etc. Reviewing Parade From Stand

Confederate Reunion - President And Mrs. Wilson; Marshall, Etc. Reviewing Parade From Stand At White House, 1917. US president Woodrown Wilson and Edith Wilson, vice president Thomas R. Marshall

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Confederate Reunion - Parade; Reviewing Stand, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Confederate Reunion - Parade; Reviewing Stand, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Confederate Reunion - Parade; Reviewing Stand, 1917. US president Woodrown Wilson and Edith Wilson, vice president Thomas R. Marshall. Military parade and Civil War veterans, Washington D.C

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Confederate Reunion - Parade; Reviewing Stand, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Confederate Reunion - Parade; Reviewing Stand, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Confederate Reunion - Parade; Reviewing Stand, 1917. US president Woodrown Wilson and Edith Wilson, vice president Thomas R. Marshall. Military parade and Civil War veterans, Washington D.C

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Confederate Reunion - Parade; Reviewing Stand, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Confederate Reunion - Parade; Reviewing Stand, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Confederate Reunion - Parade; Reviewing Stand, 1917. US president Woodrown Wilson and Edith Wilson. Military parade and Civil War veterans, Washington D.C

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Confederate Reunion - Parade; Reviewing Stand, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Confederate Reunion - Parade; Reviewing Stand, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Confederate Reunion - Parade; Reviewing Stand, 1917. US president Woodrown Wilson and Edith Wilson. Military parade and Civil War veterans, Washington D.C

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Confederate Reunion - Parade; Reviewing Stand, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Confederate Reunion - Parade; Reviewing Stand, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Confederate Reunion - Parade; Reviewing Stand, 1917. US president Woodrown Wilson and Edith Wilson, vice president Thomas R. Marshall. Military parade and Civil War veterans, Washington D.C

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: President Wilson Speaking, Memorial Day, Arlington National Cemetery, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

President Wilson Speaking, Memorial Day, Arlington National Cemetery, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
President Wilson Speaking, Memorial Day, Arlington National Cemetery, 1917. US president Woodrow Wilson. Inscription reads: E Pluribus Unum, (out of many, one), motto of the United States

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: President Woodrow Wilson and wife Ellen Axson Wilson, Mrs. Willoughbys Chesley, Baseball, 1917

President Woodrow Wilson and wife Ellen Axson Wilson, Mrs. Willoughbys Chesley, Baseball, 1917
President Woodrow Wilson and wife Ellen Axson Wilson [sic], Mrs. Willoughbys Chesley, Baseball, 1917. US president Wilson's second wife, Edith, is to his right, wearing a fox fur

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: President Woodrow Wilson and wife Ellen Axson Wilson, Mrs. Willoughbys Chesley, Baseball, 1917

President Woodrow Wilson and wife Ellen Axson Wilson, Mrs. Willoughbys Chesley, Baseball, 1917
President Woodrow Wilson and wife Ellen Axson Wilson [sic], Mrs. Willoughbys Chesley, Baseball, 1917. The president throws the ball back. (His second wife, Edith, is behind him)

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Baseball, Congressional - President And Mrs. Wilson, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Baseball, Congressional - President And Mrs. Wilson, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Baseball, Congressional - President And Mrs. Wilson, 1917. US president Woodrow Wilson and wife Edith Wilson

Background imageWilson Edith Bolling Collection: Baseball, Congressional - President And Mrs. Wilson, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Baseball, Congressional - President And Mrs. Wilson, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Baseball, Congressional - President And Mrs. Wilson, 1917. US president Woodrow Wilson and wife Edith Wilson


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Wilson Edith Bolling was a remarkable woman who made history as the second wife of President Woodrow Wilson. Born in 1872, she was known for her intelligence, grace, and strong-willed nature. Despite facing criticism for her role in the White House after Wilson's first wife passed away, Edith proved to be a capable and influential First Lady. She played an active role in shaping policy decisions during Wilson's presidency and became his trusted advisor. Her dedication to supporting her husband through his health struggles and political challenges earned her respect from both allies and critics alike. Edith was also a trailblazer for women's rights, advocating for suffrage and equal opportunities for women in society. She used her platform as First Lady to champion causes that were important to her, leaving a lasting impact on American politics. After Wilson suffered a stroke towards the end of his presidency, Edith took on an even greater role in managing affairs of state. Some criticized her influence over the president during this time, but others praised her strength and determination in guiding the country through turbulent times. In later years, Edith remained active in public life and continued to advocate for causes close to her heart. She will always be remembered as a pioneering woman who defied expectations and left an indelible mark on American history.