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Martha Dandridge Custis Washington (June 2, 1731 O.S. – May 22, 1802) was the wife of George Washington, who was the first president of the United States.Although the title was not coined until after her death, she served as the inaugural first lady of the United States, defining the role of the president's wife and setting many precedents that future first ladies observed.
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 wear trousers in an official first lady portrait. [71] First first lady with an office in the West Wing. [72] First first lady to win a Grammy Award. [73] First first lady to be subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury. [74] First first lady to run for and to win elected office (for senator from New York in 2000). [75]
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk in the inaugural parade on Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, D.C., after he was sworn in as the nation's 45th president.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump pose for a photo with U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on inauguration day of Donald Trump's second presidential term ...
Photos show inaugural gowns first ladies have worn over the last 100 years. Talia Lakritz. January 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM ... In May 1929, she became the first first lady to appear in Vogue, ...
Despite criticism of her regular absences from Washington, she spent a significant amount of time as first lady in Independence. [1]: 481 Bess allowed her daughter to fulfill the social responsibilities of the first lady during her absences. [6]: 148 Even when she was in Washington, most of her time was dedicated to her family.
Unlike her 2025 portrait, the first lady's 2017 photo was in color and featured a close-up of her face. The new portrait shows Mrs. Trump standing over a desk with her fingers propped on the top.