America's Hidden Stories Sezon 2 Odcinek 3: Madam President

Just a few years after marrying the president of the United States, Edith Wilson’s role shifts from newlywed to nurse after Woodrow Wilson suffers a devastating stroke. But newly discovered evidence suggests she was far more than a caretaker to her ailing husband. Join us as we explore what may be one of history’s best kept secrets and ask the questions: Did Edith effectively take over the role of president in 1919? Would such an action be legal? And, if this is true, how did she do during her year as America’s first Madam President?