Rose Cleveland became the unofficial first lady when her bachelor brother, Grover Cleveland, was elected president in 1884. She preferred academia to high society and later pursued a career in education and writing. Grover Cleveland was known for his weight, his experience as a sheriff, and being one of seven presidents to miss college.
Little sisters sometimes have to put up with a lot from their older brothers, especially when that older brother becomes the president of the United States. In 1884, Grover Cleveland was elected American leader, but as a bachelor he had no official first lady. To fill the vacancy, his little sister, Rose Cleveland, stepped in, despite her aversion to high society and social events. Rose was known as someone who preferred the academic life, so even when she oversaw White House receptions, she was said to silently conjugate Greek verbs to entertain herself.
Fortunately for Rose, Grover Cleveland fell in love with Frances Folsom and the two were married in 1886. Rose, freed from public life, went on to pursue a career as an educator, writer and lecturer. She was editor of Literary Life, a Chicago-based magazine, and dean of Collegiate Institute in Lafayette, Indiana. The new first lady, Frances, loved her new status, being recognized as a wonderful White House hostess and advocate for a number of social causes.
Conoscere Grover Cleveland:
Cleveland was nicknamed “Big Steve” – his real name was Stephen – because at 275 pounds (124.7 kg), he weighed more than any other president except William Howard Taft.
Before becoming president, Cleveland personally hanged two convicted murderers while serving as sheriff of Erie County, New York.
Despite his love of education and teaching, Cleveland was one of seven presidents to miss college.
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