Lucy Page Mercer Rutherfurd,(April 26, 1891-July 31, 1948) born in Washington,D.C..She was rumored to be the mistress of Franklin Roosevelt. April 26 is the 116th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (117th in leap years). ... 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... July 31 is the 212th day (213th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 153 days remaining, as the final day of July. ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... State nickname: The Evergreen State Official languages None Capital Olympia Largest city Seattle Governor Christine Gregoire (D) Senators Patty Murray (D) Maria Cantwell (D) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 18th 184,824 km² 6. ... DC or dc may stand for: Da capo Democrazia Cristiana developed country (in the CIA World Factbook) direct current Doctor of Chiropractic Places District of Columbia Distrito Capital (Bogotá, D.C.) Companies DC Comics, a comic book publisher DC Shoes, a skateboarding apparel manafacturer Douglas Aircraft Company Software, Video Game... Mistress is the feminine form of the word master. ... Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882–April 12, 1945), 32nd President of the United States, the longest-serving holder of the office and the only man to be elected President more than twice, was one of the central figures of 20th century history. ...

Mercer was hired by Franklin's wife, Eleanor Roosevelt, as a personal secretary in the winter of 1913. Eleanor Roosevelt Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (October 11, 1884, New York City – November 7, 1962, New York City) was an American human rights activist, stateswoman, journalist, educator, author, and diplomat. ... 1913 (MCMXIII) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ...

It was in this time that she allegedly began her romantic relationship with FDR. It is unclear when it started, but in September 1918 Eleanor discovered the relationship when she found love letters from Franklin to Lucy in one of his suits . 1918 (MCMXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. ...

Eleanor delivered an ultimatum to Franklin: stop seeing Lucy, or get a divorce. Franklin acceded to her demands, paying them lip service only.

Unbeknownst to Eleanor, Franklin continued to see Mercer, whenever Roosevelt was in the Washington D.C. area. Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United...

In February 1920, Mercer was married to Winthrop Rutherfurd, a wealthy South Carolinian.She died in New York City. 1920 (MCMXX) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January January 7 - Forces of Russian White admiral Kolchak surrender in Krasnoyarsk. ... The city is at the center of international finance, politics, entertainment, and culture, and is one of the worlds major global cities (along with London, Tokyo and Paris) with a virtually unrivaled collection of museums, galleries, performance venues, media outlets, international corporations, and stock exchanges. ...

It is unclear whether the romantic affair continued after Lucy's marriage, but it is certain that feelings remained between the two.

Mercer was with Franklin Roosevelt the day that he suffered the cerebral hemorrhage that killed him. Eleanor was devastated when she learned that Lucy and Franklin continued their affair behind her back. A cerebral hemorrhage is bleeding directly into the brain parenchyma (tissue) itself, otherwise known as hemorrhagic stroke. ...