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Floride Bonneau Calhoun (née Colhoun; February 15, 1792 – July 25, 1866) was the wife of U.S. politician John C. Calhoun. She was known for her leading role in the Petticoat affair, which occurred during her husband's service as vice president of the United States.
Floride Calhoun was a strong-willed woman in a male dominated society on a larger than life stage. She was a formidable force to be reckoned with, as Peggy O’Neal Timberlake Eaton had encountered. Her moral values, faith and fortitude made her the glue that kept the family together.
Floride Bonneau Calhoun (née Colhoun; February 15, 1792 – July 25, 1866) was the wife of prominent U.S. politician John C. Calhoun. She is best known for her leading role in the Petticoat affair, which occurred during her husband's service as vice president of the United States.
Floride Calhoun, Second Lady of the United States, led the wives of other Washington political figures, mostly those of Jackson's cabinet members, in an "anti-Peggy" coalition, which served to shun the Eatons socially and publicly.
21 de jul. de 2023 · The Petticoat Affair was a social and political scandal that took place during the first administration of President Andrew Jackson. It helped create a rift between Jackson and John C. Calhoun that contributed to the Nullification Crisis. This cigar box artwork depicts Peggy Eaton. Image Source: Wikipedia.
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27 de abr. de 2022 · This infuriated the Second Lady of the United States, Floride Calhoun. Floride rallied the wives of several Washington political figures, mostly Cabinet members, to form an “anti-Peggy” coalition that succeeded in shunning the Eatons both publicly and socially.
12 de jun. de 2006 · Floride Calhoun, wife of John C. Calhoun–the South Carolinian who had served John Quincy Adams as vice president and would hold the same office under Jackson–accepted a social call from the Eatons after their wedding.
