At just 21 years old, who became the youngest First Lady in U.S. history?
Dolley Madison
Julia Gardiner Tyler
Frances Cleveland
Jacqueline Kennedy
Fact: Frances Clara Folsom Cleveland became the youngest First Lady in U.S. history when she married President Grover Cleveland in 1886 at just 21 years old. Their marriage was notable not only for her youth but also because Cleveland remains the only U.S. president to marry while in office. Frances won over the public with her grace and modern outlook, and despite her age, carried out the responsibilities of First Lady with confidence and poise. After her husband’s death in 1908, she lived another 39 years, remaining a respected and admired figure.
Correct Answer: Frances Cleveland