Who was the first lawyer to enter the White House as First Lady of U.S.?

When Bill Clinton took office as president in January 1993, Hillary Rodham Clinton became the First Lady of the United States, and her press secretary reiterated that she would be using that form of her name. She was the first person as first lady to hold a postgraduate degree and to have her own professional career as a lawyer up to the time of entering the White House.

She was also the first to have an office in the West Wing of the White House in addition to the usual first lady offices in the East Wing. She was part of the innermost circle vetting appointments to the new administration and her choices filled at least eleven top-level positions and dozens more lower-level ones. After Eleanor Roosevelt, many people have stated that Hillary Clinton is regarded as the most openly empowered presidential wife in American history.

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Kurt McClintock

Jim Root, That is a lie. Neither Obama nor Clinton has been disbarred.

Chris Lee

Betty Ford was a dancer - Nancy Reagan an actress - HIllary Clinton a lawyer but a reluctant baker.. Michelle Obama, who came after HIllary, was a lawyer, Chicago city administrator, community-outreach worker.

William Laughlin

Mapl jm, You are incorrect and are spreading misinformation. It is called libel. It's important to be sure of your facts before defaming others. Both Mrs. Clinton and Mrs. Obama may practice law if they so desire. Neither was disbarred. Hillary Clinton’s license to practice law in Arkansas lapsed in 2002, while she held a seat in the U.S. senate, and after which she served as U.S. secretary of state. Since neither office required Hillary Clinton to maintain her law license, nor was it necessary for her presidential campaign, her law license has remained inactive ever since. But the lapsed status of her license is not in any way related to professional misconduct, nor is it equivalent to disbarment. Mrs. Obama was not disbarred nor was her husband. Don't believe the propaganda put out by the right-wing to smear their enemies. If you like, you can confirm this information by checking the links below. Facts still matter, even if our Cheeto-In-Chief doesn't think so. http://www.snopes.com/hillary-clinton-disbarred/ http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/lawlicenses.asp/

William Laughlin

Jim Root, You are incorrect on both counts and are spreading misinformation. It is called libel. It's important to be sure of your facts before defaming others. Both ladies may practice law if they so desire. Neither was disbarred. Hillary Clinton’s license to practice law in Arkansas lapsed in 2002, while she held a seat in the U.S. senate, and after which she served as U.S. secretary of state. Since neither office required Hillary Clinton to maintain her law license, nor was it necessary for her presidential campaign, her law license has remained inactive ever since. But the lapsed status of her license is not in any way related to professional misconduct, nor is it equivalent to disbarment. Mrs. Obama was not disbarred nor was her husband. Don't believe the propaganda put out by the right-wing to smear their enemies. If you like, you can confirm this information by checking the links below. Facts still matter, even if our Cheeto-In-Chief doesn't think so. http://www.snopes.com/hillary-clinton-disbarred/ http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/lawlicenses.asp/

sarahhvf

Absolutely great to live in a country with such versatile and accomplished First Ladies. Wish that could continue.

mtstella

Jim Root, I don't know where you get your information but you are absolutely wrong! Neither Hillary Clinton nor Michelle Obama have ever been disbarred. Their law licenses were voluntarily placed on inactive status by each of the two first ladies. Please check your information with reliable sources.

Denise

Can we stick to the quizzes without political attacks? Let's not be less than smart.

Pig Benis

Sue Ledford Negri, 2 lies in one post. You are addressing people smarter than yourself who know truth.

Albeck1994

Frank Sheahan, no it lapsed but not disbarred she could get it renewed if she so wished.

revchef

Jim Root, neither has been disbarred...check your facts

illonabird

mmbyrd, Cheeto-in-Chief? Literally laughing out loud.

larryghobbs

Michele according to fact checking was actually the first

derfick

Jim Root, Hillary Clinton’s Arkansas law license has been reinstated after 17 years of suspension. No word as yet on the significance of that. A recent routine notice of reinstatements and suspensions by the Arkansas Continuing Legal Education Board said Clinton was one of several lawyers reinstated by the board at a meeting March 4 after payment of a reinstatement fee. Another familiar name on the list was that of Rodney Slater, Transportation secretary during the Clinton administration. He was reinstated March 5.

Donna Smith

Missed it

Keith Minnix

Hillary was a terrible presidential candidate. She and Trump were unpopular with most voters. The only reason Trump defeated her in the 2016 election is that she was more unpopular than him.

thevoyers

William Laughlin, those folks did not commit suicide!

Dennis Prehn

She is the power in the Clinton's.

goosenbuster

williamrlaughlin, thank you. People want to believe the rubbish out there without facts for the simple reason they don't like someone. Your explanation is absolutely correct and facts are facts, like them or not.