ExclusiveLucy Hayes: A First Lady of Principle

Lucy Webb Hayes, wife of President Rutherford B. Hayes, brought intellect, conviction, and warmth to the role of First Lady. As the first First Lady to hold a college degree, she championed education, civil rights, and temperance—not by force, but by moral example. Known for her kindness, she welcomed Black performers to the White House, turned formal dinners into inclusive celebrations, and helped popularize the Easter Egg Roll tradition. Though nicknamed “Lemonade Lucy” for banning alcohol, she was more than a symbol—she was a deeply respected voice in a changing America.

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