Harriet Lane

Also known as Harriet Rebecca Lane Johnston, Harriet Rebecca Lane, Harriet Lane Johnston, Harriet Johnston

First Lady of the United States from 1857 to 1861

Key facts

President: James Buchanan
Preceded by: Jane Pierce
Succeeded by: Mary Todd Lincoln
Born: Harriet Rebecca Lane , ( 1830-05-09 ) May 9, 1830, Franklin County, Pennsylvania , U.S.
Died: July 3, 1903 (1903-07-03) (aged 73), Narragansett, Rhode Island , U.S.
Resting place: Green Mount Cemetery
Spouse: Henry Johnston

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Instance of: human
Given name: Rebecca
Family name: Johnston
Gender: female
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Mercersburg
Place of death: Narragansett
Position held: First Lady of the United States
Languages spoken: English language
Religion: Episcopal Church
Image: Harriet Lane.jpg

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date of birth: 1830-05-09
Commons gallery: Harriet Lane
date of death: 1903-00-00
Commons category: Harriet Lane
place of burial: Green Mount Cemetery
name in native language: Harriet Lane
relative: James Buchanan
writing language: English language

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Encyclopedic overview

Harriet Rebecca Lane Johnston (May 9, 1830 – July 3, 1903) acted as first lady of the United States during the administration of her uncle, president James Buchanan, from 1857 to 1861. She has been described as the first of the modern first ladies, being a diplomatic hostess, whose dress-styles were copied, and who promoted deserving causes. In her will, she left funds for a new school on the grounds of Washington National Cathedral. Several ships have been named in her honor, including the cutter USCGC Harriet Lane, still in service.

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