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The first lady of the United States is the hostess of the White House.The position is traditionally filled by the wife of the president of the United States, but, on occasion, the title has been applied to women who were not presidents' wives, such as when the president was a bachelor or widower, or when the wife of the president was unable to fulfill the duties of the first lady.
First first lady to be nominated for president by a major U.S. political party (specifically, the Democratic Party, in 2016). [78] [75] First first lady to serve as Chancellor at Queen's University Belfast (began 5-year term in January 2020). [79] [80] First first lady to be an electoral college elector (election in 2020). [81]
The first lady of the United States (FLOTUS) is a title typically held by the wife of the president of the United States, concurrent with the president's term in office. Although the first lady's role has never been codified or officially defined, she figures prominently in the political and social life of the United States. [ 1 ]
Jill Biden, the current First Lady, was joined by all four former first ladies—Melania Trump, Michelle Obama, and Laura Bush—at a tribute service to Rosalynn Carter in Atlanta, Georgia today.
Bibliography of United States presidential spouses and first ladies; First Ladies National Historic Site; Henry G. Freeman Jr. Pin Money Fund; List of first ladies of the United States; List of First Lady of the United States firsts; Office of the First Lady of the United States
As the first lady of the U.S., Clinton advocated for healthcare reform. In 1994, her health care plan failed to gain approval from Congress. In 1997 and 1999, Clinton played a leading role in promoting the creation of the State Children's Health Insurance Program , the Adoption and Safe Families Act , and the Foster Care Independence Act .
First Ladies National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Site located in Canton, Ohio. During her residency in Washington, D.C. Mary Regula, wife of Ohio representative Ralph Regula, spoke regularly about the nation's first ladies. Recognizing the paucity of research materials available she created a board to raise funds and for ...
The role of First Lady of the United States has evolved since Martha Washington's husband, George, took the oath of office in 1789. Notably, Martha wasn't even called first lady—the title wasn't ...