Lucy Webb Hayes

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Lucy Ware Webb Hayes (August 28, 1831 - June 25, 1889) was the wife of Rutherford B. Hayes, President of the United States. When her husband became the President, she acted as the First Lady of the United States. She was one of the most and one of the most popular First Ladies of the 19th century.

Lucy Hayes studied at Ohio Wesleyan University. She was the first First Lady to graduate from college.

She died on 25th June 1889. On her death, the people of United States lowered their national flag to half-mast.

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