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6. Yes, she was exactly that, for her time and place. She went on to serve in the creation of the UN, iirc.

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So I have been pondering our First Ladies recently.... [View all] CTyankee Nov 2025 OP

I have to say I can't pick just one. Jilly_in_VA Nov 2025 #1

Eleanor Roosevelt is the gold standard. Sneederbunk Nov 2025 #2

Absolutely! SheltieLover Nov 2025 #13

In my lifetime BeerBarrelPolka Nov 2025 #3

It Is Too Bad We Haven't Had a First Husband Yet. MineralMan Nov 2025 #7

Jackie Kennedy was my first thought. Polly Hennessey Nov 2025 #11

Mine, too. hamsterjill Nov 2025 #16

I would have to put Eleanor Roosevelt at the top of my list. LoisB Nov 2025 #14

Jill Biden and Hillary Clinton are my favs, Totally Tunsie Nov 2025 #15