Top 10 Best First Ladies of the United States
The Top Ten
Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt served as First Lady from 1933 to 1945 during Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency. She was an active political figure, advocating for civil rights and social justice.
Eleanor Roosevelt served as First Lady from 1933 to 1945 during Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency. She was an active political figure, advocating for civil rights and social justice. Easily the best First Lady. Since FDR was a disabled president, he needed someone to care for him, and she did just that. If she wasn't a First Lady, she would have become a nurse or an awareness raiser.
Every president needs a supportive First Lady, and every First Lady needs a supportive president.
Donald and Melania need to learn from these two legends.
Eleanor Roosevelt was the most influential First Lady in US history. She greatly assisted President Roosevelt, and she was a huge proponent of the New Deal, Civil Rights, Women's Rights, the National Youth Administration, Social Justice, the Works Progress Administration, and Labor.
Jacqueline Kennedy
Jacqueline Kennedy was the First Lady from 1961 to 1963 during John F. Kennedy's administration. She is remembered for her work in historic preservation and promoting the arts.
Jacqueline Kennedy was the First Lady from 1961 to 1963 during John F. Kennedy's administration. She is remembered for her work in historic preservation and promoting the arts. I think Jackie should be first.
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama was the First Lady from 2009 to 2017 during Barack Obama's presidency. She focused on initiatives related to education, healthy living, and military families.
Michelle Obama was the First Lady from 2009 to 2017 during Barack Obama's presidency. She focused on initiatives related to education, healthy living, and military families. She is amazing, makes wonderful speeches, and loves the American people! I think that Michelle Obama should be higher up on this list.
Michelle Obama also makes a very good role model.
Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton served as First Lady from 1993 to 2001 during Bill Clinton's presidency. She later pursued her own political career, including serving as Secretary of State and running for president.
Hillary Clinton served as First Lady from 1993 to 2001 during Bill Clinton's presidency. She later pursued her own political career, including serving as Secretary of State and running for president. Finest, bravest, and most compassionate underrated human.
The best there ever was. Love you, Hillary!
The only First Lady to run for president.
Betty Ford
Betty Ford served as First Lady from 1974 to 1977 during Gerald Ford's presidency. She is remembered for her advocacy for addiction recovery and women's health, including breast cancer awareness.
Nancy Reagan
Nancy Reagan was First Lady from 1981 to 1989 during Ronald Reagan's presidency. She led the "Just Say No" campaign aimed at preventing youth drug use.
Nancy Reagan was First Lady from 1981 to 1989 during Ronald Reagan's presidency. She led the "Just Say No" campaign aimed at preventing youth drug use.
Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams was First Lady from 1797 to 1801 as the wife of John Adams, the second U.S. president. She was known for her extensive correspondence and advocacy for women's education.
Abigail Adams was First Lady from 1797 to 1801 as the wife of John Adams, the second U.S. president. She was known for her extensive correspondence and advocacy for women's education.
Martha Washington
Martha Washington was the first First Lady of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. She played a key role in setting the precedent for the role of the president's spouse.
Martha Washington was the first First Lady of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. She played a key role in setting the precedent for the role of the president's spouse.
Mary Todd Lincoln
Mary Todd Lincoln served as First Lady from 1861 to 1865 during Abraham Lincoln's presidency. She was known for her interests in politics and her involvement in public affairs during the Civil War.
Mary Todd Lincoln served as First Lady from 1861 to 1865 during Abraham Lincoln's presidency. She was known for her interests in politics and her involvement in public affairs during the Civil War.
Lady Bird Johnson
Lady Bird Johnson was First Lady from 1963 to 1969 during Lyndon B. Johnson's term. She is known for her efforts in beautifying public spaces and environmental conservation.
The Newcomers
? Jill Biden
Jill Biden became First Lady in 2021 during Joe Biden's presidency. She continues her career as an educator while advocating for military families, cancer research, and education.
Jill Biden became First Lady in 2021 during Joe Biden's presidency. She continues her career as an educator while advocating for military families, cancer research, and education.
? Rosalynn Carter
Rosalynn Carter served as First Lady from 1977 to 1981 during Jimmy Carter's presidency. She focused on mental health advocacy and caregiving issues.
Rosalynn Carter served as First Lady from 1977 to 1981 during Jimmy Carter's presidency. She focused on mental health advocacy and caregiving issues.The Contenders
Barbara Bush
Barbara Bush was First Lady from 1989 to 1993 during George H.W. Bush's presidency. She championed literacy initiatives and authored several books.
Barbara Bush was First Lady from 1989 to 1993 during George H.W. Bush's presidency. She championed literacy initiatives and authored several books.
Dolley Madison
Dolley Madison served as First Lady from 1809 to 1817 during James Madison's presidency. She is famous for her role in saving important artifacts during the British attack on Washington in 1814.
Lou Hoover
Lou Hoover was First Lady from 1929 to 1933 during Herbert Hoover's presidency. She promoted girls' education and was the first First Lady to give a public radio address.
Lou Hoover was First Lady from 1929 to 1933 during Herbert Hoover's presidency. She promoted girls' education and was the first First Lady to give a public radio address. President of the Girl Scouts when Girl Scout Cookies were invented!
Yes! She is the one to vote for!
I made this list!
Lou Hoover should be first!
Mamie Eisenhower
Mamie Eisenhower served as First Lady from 1953 to 1961 during Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidency. She was known for her hospitality and support of military families.
Edith Roosevelt
Edith Roosevelt was First Lady from 1901 to 1909 during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency. She oversaw significant renovations to the White House and was active in social events.
Laura Bush
Laura Bush was the First Lady from 2001 to 2009 during George W. Bush's presidency. Her initiatives centered on literacy, education, and global women's health.
Laura Bush was the First Lady from 2001 to 2009 during George W. Bush's presidency. Her initiatives centered on literacy, education, and global women's health.
Edith Wilson
Edith Wilson was First Lady from 1915 to 1921 during Woodrow Wilson's presidency. She played an unprecedented role in managing presidential duties after her husband's stroke.
Edith Wilson was First Lady from 1915 to 1921 during Woodrow Wilson's presidency. She played an unprecedented role in managing presidential duties after her husband's stroke.
Lucy Hayes
Lucy Hayes served as First Lady from 1877 to 1881 during Rutherford B. Hayes' presidency. She was an advocate for temperance and the first First Lady to have a college degree.
Pat Nixon
Pat Nixon was the First Lady from 1969 to 1974 during Richard Nixon's presidency. She promoted volunteerism and supported historical preservation efforts.
Pat Nixon was the First Lady from 1969 to 1974 during Richard Nixon's presidency. She promoted volunteerism and supported historical preservation efforts.
Grace Coolidge
Grace Coolidge served as First Lady from 1923 to 1929 during Calvin Coolidge's presidency. She was known for her charm and advocacy for the education of the deaf.
Grace Coolidge served as First Lady from 1923 to 1929 during Calvin Coolidge's presidency. She was known for her charm and advocacy for the education of the deaf.
Sarah Polk
Sarah Polk was First Lady from 1845 to 1849 during James K. Polk's presidency. She played an active role in her husband's political career, managing his correspondence and hosting dignitaries.
Frances Cleveland
Frances Cleveland served as First Lady during two non-consecutive terms of Grover Cleveland, from 1886 to 1889 and 1893 to 1897. She remains the youngest First Lady in U.S. history, having assumed the role at age 21.
Florence Harding
Florence Harding served as First Lady from 1921 to 1923 during Warren G. Harding's presidency. She was an advocate for veterans' rights and supported animal welfare causes.
Florence Harding served as First Lady from 1921 to 1923 during Warren G. Harding's presidency. She was an advocate for veterans' rights and supported animal welfare causes.
Helen Herron Taft
Helen Herron Taft was First Lady from 1909 to 1913 during William Howard Taft's presidency. She is credited with initiating the planting of the famous cherry trees in Washington, D.C.
Bess Truman
Bess Truman was First Lady from 1945 to 1953 during Harry S. Truman's presidency. She was a private person but supported her husband's political career and managed the family's personal affairs.
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