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Ruth Cleveland (October 3, 1891 – January 7, 1904), popularly known as Baby Ruth or Babe Ruth, was the eldest of five children born to United States President Grover Cleveland and First Lady Frances Cleveland. She is the namesake of the Baby Ruth candy bar.
Jul 4, 2012 · Ruth Cleveland was especially beloved. When she died of diphtheria at age 12, the Curtiss Candy Company named a candy bar after her: the “Baby Ruth.” Next Ethel Carow Roosevelt
Ruth Cleveland. American Folk Figure. The daughter and first child of President Grover Cleveland and First Lady Frances Cleveland, she died at the age of 12 from a bout of diphtheria.
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Ruth Cleveland was the daughter of President Grover Cleveland and Frances Folsom Cleveland. She died of diphtheria at age 12 and was known as Baby Ruth while living in the White House.
Jan. 7.—Ruth Cleveland, the eldest child of ex-Pres-ident and Airs. Grover Cleveland, died at the Cleveland home here today very unexpectedly, the immediate cause of death being a. weakening of the heart action during a mild attack of diphtheria.
May 24, 2012 · Learn about the life and death of Ruth Cleveland, the daughter of President Grover Cleveland, and the origin of the Baby Ruth candy bar. Find out why the candy company denied any connection to Babe Ruth, the baseball legend, and how they used baseball in their ads.
Sep 26, 2013 · A woman named Maria Halpin claimed that Grover Cleveland was the father of her son, Oscar, and that he had assaulted and abducted her in 1874. Cleveland admitted paternity but denied assault, and the scandal threatened his presidential campaign in 1884.
