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Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was born into a world of elite social custom and privilege in the 1730s. Little did she know that she would marry twice, give birth to four children — losing two of them to illness in childhood — and bear witness to the Revolution and the creation of a new nation.
The creator of this 19th Century (ca. 1800-1825) portrait of Martha Washington is unknown. It is based on earlier works by famed artists Charles Wilson Peale and Gilbert Stuart
Frances “Fanny” Bassett Washington was one of Martha Washington’s favorite nieces and also one of her closest correspondents. In fact, Fanny and her husband George Augustine Washington managed the Mount Vernon estate for years, including while George Washington served as president.
Feb 13, 2020 · Martha Washington, as many know, was the first first lady, dutifully serving this country beside her husband, George Washington. Click for more facts.
Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was born into Virginia’s elite society in 1731 and surrounded by enslaved people for her entire life. Her first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, was one of the wealthiest planters in Virginia.
Jun 3, 2017 · First Lady . Martha Washington did not enjoy her time (1789-1797) as First Lady (the term was not then used) though she played her role as hostess with dignity. She had not supported her husband's candidacy for the presidency, and she would not attend his inauguration.
Martha Dandridge Custis Washington (n.13 iunie 1731 – d. 22 mai 1802) a fost soția lui George Washington, primul președinte al Statelor Unite ale Americii. În timpul vieții sale, ea era "Doamna Washington". În același timp, Martha Washington a fost întâia "Prima doamnă a Statelor Unite ale Americii."
