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Lemonade Lucy

First Lady Lucy Ware Webb Hayes, In 1877 changed White House ways. Lemonade Lucy she was called, 'Cause she banned the use of alcohol.

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Robert Pettit

Date: 2/5/2012 8:25:00 PM

That may have been one of the reasons why her husband served only one term in the White House. Good clerihew Kim.

Bl Devnath

Date: 2/4/2012 11:34:00 AM

Wonderful historical practical picture, enjoyed and loved,bl

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/3/2012 12:16:00 PM

Is this for true? I read what Greg said. - Some lady.... oxox love Anne-Lise

Greg Stanley

Date: 2/3/2012 11:25:00 AM

I remember studying this in College; I believe it was during the Suffrage Movement - women against alcohol and gambling. You have said so much in just a few lines; a wonderful taste of history, Greg

Ilene Bauer

Date: 2/3/2012 5:27:00 AM

great poem and i also learned something from it!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/2/2012 9:00:00 PM

VERY nice. You were informative while also making it interesting and giving us her nicname.