FLOTUS – Harriet Rebecca Lane Johnston

A.K.A.: “Hal” Lane

D.O.B.: May 9, 1830

P.O.B.: Franklin County, Pennsylvania

Relationship to POTUS: Niece of lifelong bachelor James Buchanan

5 facts:

• James Buchanan became her legal guardian when she was about 11: he was her favorite uncle

• Queen Victoria ranked her as an Ambassador’s Wife

• She had thick, curly golden-ish blonde hair and many suitors

• She was also a fashion icon

• Additionally, she was also a social activist and brought humanitarian causes to the White House

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