Didlake is believed to be the nation's oldest veteran, she died just weeks after meeting after meeting President Barack Obama in the Oval Office.
''It was a month ago today that we went to the White House, a month ago today,'' Didlake's granddaughter Marilyn Horne told the San Antonio Express News. ''I think she felt she had accomplished everything and could take her rest.''
''I was humbled and grateful to welcome Emma to the White House last month. Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to Emma’s family, friends, and everyone she inspired over her long and quintessentially American life,'' Obama said in a statement.
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