Wilson sends Addams flowers, they exchange letters
Description
After reading of Addams' illness and her treatments in a newspaper, President Wilson sends her flowers and wishes her a speedy recovery in a personal letter. The one dozen American Beauty Roses from the White House Conservatory are sent to the home of Mrs. Joseph T. Bowen where Addams is recovering. Addams sends two of the roses to the Peace Party Headquarters where they are then put on exhibition.
Date
1916-12-11
Source
“Roses for Miss Addams.” The New York Times: 13 Apr. 1916, vol. LXV no. 21,264: 13. The New York Times Company. NYTimes Search. Web. 8 June 2017.
“Wilson Sends Her Roses.” Chicago Daily Tribune (1872-1922): 13 Apr. 1916: 1. Tribune Publishing Company. ProQuest. Web. 12 June 2017.
“Wilson Sends Her Roses.” Chicago Daily Tribune (1872-1922): 13 Apr. 1916: 1. Tribune Publishing Company. ProQuest. Web. 12 June 2017.