#36: Frances Cleveland

Frances Cleveland achieved a unique feat in American history by becoming the youngest First Lady ever at the tender age of 21. Her marriage to President Grover Cleveland, who was 28 years her senior and had previously entered the White House as a bachelor, captivated the nation in 1886. Their union endured through both of his non-consecutive terms and continued for the rest of his life.

During her time in the White House, Frances Cleveland enjoyed immense popularity as First Lady. However, her later adoption of controversial political positions, such as opposing women’s suffrage, has cast a shadow over her legacy in the eyes of some.