Isabella Louisa Hagner James was a pioneering American public servant who served as the very first White House social secretary. Born on July 23, 1875, she established the foundational duties of the role, managing social affairs and formal events at the executive mansion. During her career, Hagner served under three different United States presidential administrations, including those of Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson. She passed away on November 1, 1943, leaving a lasting legacy on the administrative history of the White House.
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