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5 most influential first ladies in the history of the US

11/20/2016
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History Story: 5 most influential first ladies in the history of the US

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The role of first lady of the United States has changed and evolved over many years. There are a lot of impressive facts about US first ladies and their lives. Some of these women have really changed our history, so let's find out more about that.

#1 Dolley Madison

History Story: #1 Dolley Madison
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Dolley Madison remains the only US first lady to be given an honorary seat on the floor of Congress.

#2 Eleanor Roosevelt

History Story: #2 Eleanor Roosevelt
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Eleanor Roosevelt is rightfully considered to be one of the most inspiring and powerful US first ladies. She set a great example for her successors.

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#3 Rosalynn Carter

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Rosalynn Carter focused on mental health reform and received countless honors and awards for her active role as first lady.

#4 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

History Story: #4 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
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Jackie Kennedy will always be remembered for her poise and dignity.

#5 Hillary Clinton

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Hillary Clinton is one of the most prominent female politicians of the country.

And what do you think? Which US first lady was the most powerful and influential? Share your opinion with us in the comments below!

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What are your thoughts on this subject?
580 Comments
Paul Sterling
Paul Sterling
all good except the last one
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Nov 20, 2016 9:24PM
Edwin Berard
Edwin Berard
The last one is powerful due to corruption and criminal activity not even close to the others.
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Nov 20, 2016 9:37PM
Myrna O'Neil
Myrna O'Neil
Eleanor Roosevelt was the most powerful. Jackie Kennedy was the most popular.
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Nov 20, 2016 9:48PM
Theda Gallegos
Theda Gallegos
Agree with Paul!
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Nov 20, 2016 9:36PM
Robert Swanson
Robert Swanson
Hillary Clinton: Lied under oath, obstructor of justice, money launderer, let people in Benghazi die, etc. etc.
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Nov 20, 2016 9:59PM
DannyBoy
DannyBoy
Shillery; prominent, as in; sticking out easily seen or noticed! Gender doesn't make anyone important, especially Killery! If this Quiz factoid stated, criminal behavior, she would fit that profile, for sure!
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Nov 20, 2016 9:39PM
Tim Faucheux
Tim Faucheux
The last one, Hitlery, was by far the most criminal of all first ladies.
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Nov 20, 2016 9:51PM
Susan Renner
Susan Renner
You could have skipped Hillery as her focus was on killing babies not women's rights!
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Nov 20, 2016 9:50PM
Joyce Davidson
Joyce Davidson
I disagree with these, what about Nancy Reagan and Laura Bush, both just as fashionalble as Jackie O and Nancy was a close a confidante to Reagan. How about Barbara Bush?? Why only Democrat First Ladies? In history, the only three I agree with is Dolly Madison, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Jackie Kennedy.
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Nov 20, 2016 10:10PM
Mary Bawden McNeely Musgrave
Mary Bawden McNeely Musgrave
Agreed!
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Nov 20, 2016 9:45PM
Lupe Hernandez
Lupe Hernandez
Judy 'Cross' Long, Melania was a nude model.
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Feb 9, 2025 5:28PM
Lupe Hernandez
Lupe Hernandez
Viola Perry, Robert Swanson had a husband?
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Feb 9, 2025 5:22PM
Lupe Hernandez
Lupe Hernandez
Vimala Padmaraj, Shows how much you know, Meghan Markle was not a first lady.
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Feb 9, 2025 5:19PM
bina sarmah
bina sarmah
Catherine Jaeger, 57 close friend of Hillary committed suicide. She is very powerful lady.
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Mar 20, 2024 10:00AM
Boyd Howard
Boyd Howard
The last one needs to be in jail. Not a good influence on anyone. Very corrupt!!!
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Nov 19, 2023 5:22PM
Edward Black
Edward Black
The last one is a crook. You missed Edith Wilson, who ran the executive branch after her husband, Woodrow Wilson, had a stroke. She should be at the top of the list.
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Jul 4, 2023 6:28PM
Judy 'Cross' Long
Judy 'Cross' Long
All were good and influential except Hillary. She was/is corrupt.
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Apr 30, 2023 5:26PM
Tim Komjati
Tim Komjati
Hillary, fifth most powerful first lady… Right, Got It….🙄😏
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Mar 28, 2023 5:03PM
Raymond Galea
Raymond Galea
All great except for the last one
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Jan 30, 2023 4:53PM
Gwen Kaminski Lawyer
Gwen Kaminski Lawyer
Not the last one for sure!
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Nov 25, 2022 4:57PM
Sean Philips
Sean Philips
Edwin Berard, prove it
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Nov 4, 2022 8:18PM
tracy ketchum
tracy ketchum
The last one needs to be in prison along with half of Washington!
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Oct 16, 2022 10:55AM
Vimala Padmaraj
Vimala Padmaraj
Paul Sterling, I FULLY AGREE WITH YOU PAUL. HILARY CLINTON HAS NO PLACE WITH GREAT FIRST LADIES. PUT HER AMONG MEGAN MARKLE TYPES.
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Jul 29, 2022 3:19AM
Lorna Lake
Lorna Lake
Some impressive ladies for sure. I would like to have had a look at the 3 articles listed at the bottom of the article - each of the shows "Error not found" - come on QC sort it out!
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Jun 8, 2022 4:53PM
G.
G.
What about Edith Wilson? After W. Wilson had his stroke she WAS the (defacto) president with things going through her while her husband basically was wasting and hidden away.
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Mar 7, 2022 7:58PM

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