Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison (click on)
Illness repeatedly kept her away from Washington's winter social season during her husband's term in the Senate, 1881-1887, and she welcomed their return to private life; but she moved with poise to the White House in 1889 to continue the gracious way of life she had always created in her own home.
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA has, on occassion, been graced with the talent of women afflicted with illness.
Some might criticize the choice of First Lady Harrison as an analogy as she was a pundit to the DAR (click on). But, Mrs. Harrison was a very smart lady. Very resourceful. She harnessed every aspect of the American Landscape where an inkling of success had been found by women and expanded on it.
Mrs. Harrison was the first First Lady to advocate admission of women to Harvard University. She also help found Columbia University. She believed women should be well educated in the USA in every aspect of our society.
The slate of candidates for the Democratic nomination has been impressive. Every one has a unique and qualified perspective including the former Senator, John Edwards. It is heartenting to have him still a part of the field of many. It keeps the perspective on what is best for the nation very tightly focused and moving forward to nomination. Every candidate is important and Elizabeth just adds a uniqueness to the achievement of the nomination that speaks to the beauty of the American Democratic Woman. She is an inspiration and the world today would not be the same without her in it. I welcome her continued influence with hopes of seeing her as First Lady on Inauguration Day.
