FLOTUS – Martha Dandridge Custis Washingtony

FLOTUS Martha Dandridge Custis Washington

A.K.A.: Martha Washington

D.O.B.: June 2, 1731

P.O.B.: Chestnut Grove, Virginia, British America

Relationship to POTUS: Wife Of George Washington

5 facts:

    Was called “Lady Washington” (term “First Lady” was not coined yet).
    Did not live in the White House (it was not built yet).
    Had four children with her first husband; two survived until young adulthood.
    Gained control of thousands of acres and hundreds of slaves upon her first husband’s death. As a result, was quite rich.
    Was on the first U.S. postage stamp featuring an American woman in 1902.

Describe in one (1) word:

Aidy Bryant as Martha Washington, Saturday Night Live

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