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A Woman to Know: Peggy Eaton

I must have said a great many foolish things. I am sure I did very few wise ones. I was foolish, hasty, but not vicious. — Peggy Eaton

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I must have said a great many foolish things. I am sure I did very few wise ones. I was foolish, hasty, but not vicious. — Peggy Eaton

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Margaret “Peggy” Eaton grew up in her father’s tavern, a popular watering hole for Washington, DC gadflies and political hangers-on. Peggy won hearts with her charm and beauty, but she didn’t …

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