Edith Roosevelt, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Second wife of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt
Date of Birth: 06-Aug-1861
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States
Date of Death: 30-Sep-1948
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Edith Roosevelt
- Edith Kermit Roosevelt (née Carow; August 6, 1861 – September 30, 1948) was the second wife of President Theodore Roosevelt and served as the First Lady of the United States during his presidency from 1901 to 1909.
- She also served as the Second Lady of the United States in 1901.
- Roosevelt was the first First Lady to employ a full-time, salaried social secretary.
- Her tenure resulted in the creation of an official staff, and her formal dinners and ceremonial processions served to elevate the position of First Lady.
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