Ruth Cleveland
Ruth Cleveland | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 3, 1891 |
| Died | January 7, 1904 (aged 12) |
| Cause of death | diptheria |
| Resting place | Princeton Cemetery |
| Parent(s) | Grover Cleveland Frances Cleveland |
"Baby" Ruth Cleveland (October 3, 1891 – January 7, 1904) was the first child of United States President Grover Cleveland and the First Lady Frances Cleveland. Her birth between Cleveland's two terms of office caused a national sensation. However she was a very sick child who died at the age of twelve of diphtheria, and was buried in Princeton Cemetery.
The Curtiss Candy Company claimed to have named the "Baby Ruth" candy bar after her, 17 years after her death, a claim that the urban legends website Snopes.com has debunked. It further seems unlikely to have truly been named after Ruth Cleveland as the candy bar was renamed "Baby Ruth" in 1920 while legendary baseball player George Ruth, better known by the nickname Babe Ruth, was nearing the top of his popularity, having just broken the single-season home run record. The candy bar was formerly known as Kandy Kake from 1900 - 1920. [1]
References
- ^ Barbara and David P. Mikkelson (2007-02-21). "Baby Ruth". Snopes.com. Retrieved 2008-06-24.
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