Julia Gardiner Tyler (May 17, 1820 – July 10, 1889) was the second wife of John Tyler, the tenth president of the United States, and served as First Lady of the United States from June 26, 1844, to March 4, 1845.
Read more about Julia Gardiner Tyler: Early Life, Romance and Marriage, Children, First Lady of The United States, Later Life and Death
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