Edith Roosevelt
Edith Roosevelt, the wife of President Theodore Roosevelt, served as First Lady of the United States from 1901 to 1909. She is known for her role in the development of the White House grounds, including the creation of a colonial-style garden that laid the foundation for what would later become the iconic Rose Garden. Her influence on the landscape of the White House set a precedent for future First Ladies and their contributions to the aesthetics of the presidential residence.
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Edith Roosevelt was responsible for the creation of the Rose Garden in 1902, which Trump has altered.
Donald Trump gestaltet das Weisse Haus um
Switzerland· 2025-09-18
The Rose Garden was conceived by first lady Edith Roosevelt in 1903.
Donald Trump renames iconic space 'The Rose Garden Club'
Australia· 2025-09-05
First lady Edith Roosevelt oversaw the installation of an ornate 'colonial garden' on the west side of the residence.
A history of the White House Rose Garden
United States· 2025-08-10
Edith Roosevelt created the colonial-style garden that preceded the White House Rose Garden in 1903.
White House Rose Garden: Photos of the Key Historical MomentsUnited States· 2025-02-15
