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What a great story! The President actually acted with much honor in this situation. The age difference? Bah! She made her own choice and should not be faulted for it!

Thanks, Tara!

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WOW. Imagine that happening today. Well, maybe no different reaction than the reaction of the time. Good on them!

Thank you Tara.

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Who knows where Cupid’s arrow will strike?

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A lovely story, presented with taste. Thank you so much for this and all youcontributions. I enjoy them ever so much!

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Perhaps a love story that was unusual to most but took years to develop and lasted a lifetime. It turned out to be a historical event as well, that may never happen again. ❤️🥂

❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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This is quite a romantic story. I imagine they had a wonderful relationship. It’s amazing that at 22 without any experience Francis was so mature. Not too many 22 year olds today could fill such a responsibility with grace and maturity. We’ve had much older first ladies who haven’t done as good a job. It’s an awesome piece of American history. You always add such interesting details, Tara.

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Enjoyed this, thanks!

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Thank you, Tara.

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A perfect wedding story for June!!

Thanks, Tara.

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I knew he married whole president, didn’t realize she was so young!

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👍👍👍

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Most folks don't know about this! It's weird nowadays. 😕

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I loved this article. I did not know this about our then President, and I doubt many Americans knew this. I'd love to see more pictures of the Bride and Groom... Thank you, Tara, for posting these wonderful insightful articles.

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A great match and she was a very pretty lady.

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Again, I don’t remember hearing of this beautiful story of love and dedication over many years!

Thank you, again, Tara!

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