Meaning bring to an end, finish is from c.1400; intransitive sense come to an end is from 1826. Of stock prices, from 1860. Meaning bring together the parts of (a book, etc.) is from 1560s. Related: Closed; closing.
Wife of the First President. After the war, George Washington was elected the first President of the United States. Although the title wasn't used at the time, this made Martha the first First Lady. She hosted events and started a tradition where she held public receptions every Friday.
Fascinating Facts. Little-known facts about our First Ladies... Martha Washington, 1731-1802. George Washingtonâs wife was the first to be given the title âladyâ by the press, as in âLady Washington,â and the first wife of a president to appear on U.S. postage stamp. Abigail Adams, 1744-1818.