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American First Ladies - United States - By Individual

Women whose husbands were US presidents, plus official hostesses who served in the White House in lieu of a First Lady.
American First Ladies
While the wives of American presidents haven't always been called "first ladies," the first wife of a president, Martha Washington, went far in establishing a tradition somewhere between a democratic family and royalty. Some First Ladies have wielded political influence, some have helped with their husband's public image, and some maintained roles well out of the public eye. Some presidents hav…
First Lady Quiz 1
A quiz on the American first ladies -- see how much you know!
First Lady Quiz 2
Test your knowledge on facts about America's First Ladies in this second quiz on the subject.
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