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

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

Dolley Madison remains the only US first lady to be given an honorary seat on the floor of Congress.

#2 Eleanor Roosevelt

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.

#3 Rosalynn Carter

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

#4 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Jackie Kennedy will always be remembered for her poise and dignity.

#5 Hillary Clinton

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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577 Comments

Paul Sterling

all good except the last one

Edwin Berard

The last one is powerful due to corruption and criminal activity not even close to the others.

Myrna O'Neil

Eleanor Roosevelt was the most powerful. Jackie Kennedy was the most popular.

Theda Gallegos

Agree with Paul!

Robert Swanson

Hillary Clinton: Lied under oath, obstructor of justice, money launderer, let people in Benghazi die, etc. etc.

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!

Tim Faucheux

The last one, Hitlery, was by far the most criminal of all first ladies.

Susan Renner

You could have skipped Hillery as her focus was on killing babies not women's rights!

Mary Bawden McNeely Musgrave

Agreed!

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.

bina sarmah

Catherine Jaeger, 57 close friend of Hillary committed suicide. She is very powerful lady.

Boyd Howard

The last one needs to be in jail. Not a good influence on anyone. Very corrupt!!!

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.

Judy 'Cross' Long

All were good and influential except Hillary. She was/is corrupt.

Tim Komjati

Hillary, fifth most powerful first lady… Right, Got It….🙄😏

Raymond Galea

All great except for the last one

Gwen Kaminski Lawyer

Not the last one for sure!

Sean Philips

Edwin Berard, prove it

tracy ketchum

The last one needs to be in prison along with half of Washington!

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.

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!

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.