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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.
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 Tracy Jacobs Biden [1] (née Jacobs; born June 3, 1951) is an American educator who has been the first lady of the United States since 2021 as the wife of President Joe Biden. She was the second lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017 when her husband was vice president.
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 is expected to attend the coronation ceremony tomorrow (6 May) at Westminster Abbey with her 23-year-old granddaughter.
The role of the First Lady of the United States has evolved over time. During the 19th century, First Ladies primarily focused on social functions and domestic duties. [1] [2] This began to shift in the 20th century, particularly under Eleanor Roosevelt, who actively engaged in policy advocacy and public initiatives. [2]
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 ...
The Office of the First Lady (OFL) is the staff accountable to the first lady of the United States.The office and its responsibilities, while not constitutionally mandated, have grown as the role of the first lady has grown and formalized through the history of the United States. [3]