First Lady of the United States

The start of the 20th century in 1901 brought the need for a President and first lady to an all time high. We had gotten ourselves into more extreme world affairs, so the need multiplied. Edith Roosevelt used this need to hire a secretary who publicized her activities, much like Julia Tyler did. She also oversaw many major renovations that happened to the White House at the time (“First Lady” Britannica School). Helen Taft was highly involved in politics, but in 1909 she suffered a paralyzing…

spent her time to volunteer work and homemaking. After George her husband was elected governor of Texas in 1994, Laura upgraded her profile, working to better boost her literacy. As first lady, she spoke on the radio in backing up the Afghan people, and announced before the Senate Committee on Education. As first lady, Laura traveled alone to Europe, spoke on radio in support of the Afghan people, and agreed to argue before a Senate committee on education. In a further historic vein, she also…

this was a huge life event, Nancy took it in stride and still managed to perform outstanding service projects. This could show that her brain, sensory and motor capabilities where not impaired while her body was failing her. In late life, former first lady Nancy Reagan fell and fractured her pelvis. Her fracture did not require surgery, and she returned to full health after undergoing physical therapy…

Abigail would later follow in Martha’s footsteps as First Lady. Abigail was noted that Martha’s behavior as the First Lady “made her ‘the object of veneration and respect.’” Martha would come to set the stage for all First Ladies to the country, making it a position of poise, gentility and respect. In a letter between Abigail and Martha, Martha expresses her fondness of Abigail and shows their sense of comradery. The two women, especially during the first Presidency were often together, dining…

what was promised to the people before getting elected. Hillary Clinton served as the first lady in 1993 through 2001. She later became a U.S. Senator from 2001 through 2009. Hillary stuck by her husband Bill Clinton’s side throughout his presidency. Hillary was inspired by Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. after hearing a speech he gave in Chicago which later she became a Democrat. Hillary served as first lady many of years, chaired the Arkansas Educational Standards Committee, co-founded the…

Michelle Obama has changed the world through the many charities she has been involved in and the constant smiles she has shown through hard times. Michelle Obama is the current First Lady of the United States of America but not for long which means everything she has done could change. Many people look up to Michelle Obama because she cares deeply about everyone no matter what, and always tries to make things better than they are or better than they may seem. In The New York Times (Bruni)…

“Here in America, we don’t give in to our fears. We don’t build up walls to keep people out.” (Obama). These words of Michelle Obama, recent first lady of the United States, interprets that we do not let things come between us. That we do not build just block pathways for people to be kept out. Michelle Obama mainly focuses her attention on social works and poverty, which had led her into the path of becoming a lawyer. She has accomplished so many, such as being relied on for children in around…

The New First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” Known as the reluctant first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt accomplished many tasks that previous First Ladies’ thought they could not do. With no option of becoming the First Lady, she refused to accept the “housewife” role and changed the way the United States viewed the role of the First Lady by her outspoken personal views, participation in the media, and her numerous trips around the world while…

Intro When Lady Bird Johnson became First Lady following the 1964 presidential election, she already had plans to use the position to her advantage. Lady Bird learned the intricacies of her position as First Lady in the months following the Kennedy assassination, leaving her prepared to step back into the White House after the election. Once the public had spoken and elected Lyndon B. Johnson to the presidency, and by association his wife to the position of First Lady, Lady Bird set out to…

Michelle Obama: My Role Model Michelle Obama is the first African America First Lady of the United States. She obtained a graduate degree from Princeton University and also earned a degree from Harvard Law School. She comes from a humble upbringing and knows the importance of family. She recognized that community service was her vocation and Michelle served as a community outreach worker. As the First Lady, she continues to be an advocate for poverty, fights for higher education, and promotes…