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Harriet Rebecca Lane Johnston
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Birthdate
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05/09/1830
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Death date
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07/03/1903
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President
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James Buchanan
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Dates of service
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03/04/1857-03/04/1861
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Relationship to president
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Niece
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Other marriages
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Henry Elliot Johnston
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Websites
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First Ladies National Library Biography of Harriet Lane
White House History Biography: Harriet Lane
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Papers/letters collections
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James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers
Manuscripts for: Harriet Lane
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Historical sites
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Gravesite: Harriet Rebecca Lane Johnston
Harriet Lane Clinic
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Fascinating details
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- James Buchanan was her maternal uncle and was known for being a lifelong bachelor.
- Had full responsibility over all White House decorations and social events.
- The first woman family member to be named “first lady of the land” in public print.
- Some sources claim Harriet to be a transitional figure in the role of ‘first lady’ as she had a more substantial role in political and social functions including promoting American art, experimenting with campaigning, and influencing the president.
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