Ranking The Most Popular U.S. First Ladies

40. Jane Irwin Harrison: A First Lady Serving Briefly with Quiet Dignity

Jane Irwin Harrison
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Jane Irwin Harrison, the wife of William Henry Harrison, held the role of First Lady for just 31 days, the shortest tenure in history. Despite her brief time in the White House, cut short by President Harrison’s untimely death, Jane managed the responsibilities of the position with quiet dignity and grace.

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