EPISODE · Jul 22, 2024 · 10 MIN
How a First Lady secretly became president
from Mornings with Simi · host Curiouscast
On October 2, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson suffered a debilitating stroke that left him partially paralyzed on his left side, with impaired vision and significant cognitive issues. After the stroke, First Lady Edith Wilson and the president’s physician decided to keep the severity of Wilson’s condition a secret. Instead, she stepped in to manage the daily operations of the executive branch. William Hazelgrove, National Bestselling Author of Over 20 Books including “Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On October 2, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson suffered a debilitating stroke that left him partially paralyzed on his left side, with impaired vision and significant cognitive issues. After the stroke, First Lady Edith Wilson and the president’s physician decided to keep the severity of Wilson’s condition a secret. Instead, she stepped in to manage the daily operations of the executive branch. William Hazelgrove, National Bestselling Author of Over 20 Books including “Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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