Many First Ladies – especially in the 19th and early 20th Centuries – have hidden in the shadows of history. Many made positive contributions to society, the image of the executive branch, or the White House itself, but these women tend to be overlooked because they didn’t take a spotlight role.

Today, we introduce one of the these ladies from the 19th Century: Abigail Powers Fillmore, wife of Millard Fillmore who served as the thirteenth U.S. President from 1850 to 1853. Continue reading →