Lucy Webb Hayes

Lucy Webb Hayes

Lucy Ware Webb Hayes (August 28, 1831 – June 25, 1889) was a First Lady of the United States and the wife of President Rutherford B. Hayes.

Historians have christened her "Lemonade Lucy" due to her staunch support of the temperance movement; however, contrary to popular belief, she was never referred to by that nickname while living, and it was her husband who banned alcohol from the White House.

Read more about Lucy Webb Hayes:  Early Life, First Lady, Later Life, Children, Cultural References

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