AmericasFirstLadies

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 * __ Americas First Ladies __**

First Ladies help the presidents with their campagins by delivering speeches and making appearences. They speak about what they believe in and encourge kids and adults to do the right things everyday. They can host dinners and make parties.

‍ Martha Washington Martha Washington was First Lady for 8 years. She held dinner Thursday and receptions on Fridays. Americans and Europeans both thought that Martha Washington as a hero. __** Martha Washinghton as First Lady **__

Dolley Madison

‍‍‍‍‍Dolley Madison was the first lady to associate herself with a specific public project as a fundraiser. She helped find a Washinghton DC home for girls that were orphans, and she was also a supporter and board member. She became friends with nuns and helped with a cathloic school. When British troops were starting to burn down Washinghton during the Secound American War of Independence she wouldnt leave the White House until the portrait of George Washinghton was taken down from the wall and was taken away and put away. Dolley Madison also convinced congress and the President to keep Washinghton as the capitol. ‍‍‍‍‍
 * __Dolley Madison as First Lady__**

‍‍‍‍‍Mary Todd Lincoln‍‍‍‍‍ Mary Lincoln was the first president’s wife to be called “First Lady” in the press. Mary was a volunteer nurse in the Union ‍‍‍‍‍hospitals. She ‍‍‍‍‍toured Union Army camps and reviewed troops with her husband. Two public causes she was involved in was supporting the Union Army and the freedom of slaves. The Sanitary Commission fairs raised private donations to support funds for supplies for soldiers. One of the organizations helped benefit recently freed slaves‍‍‍. Mary Lincoln’s husband was assassinated in Ford’s theater __**Mary Lincoln as First Lady**__

Harriet Lane

Harriet Lane was young, beautiful, and extremely popular. Many things were named after her; she was highly visible to everybody. She joined a movement to start a national art gallery. She spoke on the cause of Native Americans. The song “Listen to the Mockingbird” was dedicated to her.


 * __Harriet Lane as First Lady__**

Edith Roosevelt Edith Roosevelt was married to Theodore Roosevelt. Edith Roosevelt ran the White House by herself. She also changed the name of the Executive Mansion to the White House. She recognized the importance of the First Lady and created a First Ladies Gallery on the ground level in the White House. She created a China room because of Caroline Harrison’s interest in china. Edith wanted to restore the White House back to its 18th century style. A west wing was added to the White House, the East wing was restored and the front foyer improved. She also added the tennis court and worked to approve a new china pattern. Caroline Harrison Caroline Harrison had a china cabinet made for her china collection. She went to California with her husband and planted a tree at Stanford University. In 1890 the Daughters of America Revolution asked her to become the First President General. When John Hopkins Hospital asked her for her support for the creation of a new hospital wing in Baltimore, she refused – unless they agreed to admit women **__ Caroline Harriosn as First Lady __** Jacqueline Kennedy Jacqueline Kennedy is a very well known First lady not only for her help around Washington DC because she was a fashion icon to Americans. She believed that the president’s wife’s have obligations to contribute something. She supported varies things including the American Association of Maternal and Infant Health, American Cancer Society, and Girl scouts. She contributed by wanting to redecorate the White House. She sold guidebooks and millions of dollars were raised for the nonprofit White House Historical Association. It raised money for the white house items collection and directed programs educating American about the past history of the White House. Jacqueline also preserved buildings in Washington DC and visited Poverty-Stricken areas. Jacqueline Kennedy is one of the most famous First Ladies in history and has contributed a lot to Americans.
 * __Edith Roosevelt as First Lady__**
 * __Jacqueline Kennedy as First Lady__**

Betty Ford Betty Ford helped out a lot and was remembered by a lot of people and still is. She created the Betty Ford Center for addiction. Betty was very serious about certain subjects like equal rights for women, abortion and divorce. In 1975 the Time magazine named her the woman of the year. media type="youtube" key="Q6W62USe0ZA" height="315" width="560" align="left"
 * __Betty Ford as First Lady__**
 * __Betty Ford's short biography__**

Hillary Clinton Hillary Clinton was named by her husband to head the President's Task Force on Health Care Reform, overseeing research, invetigartory trips, financial reports, numerous committees composed of medical and insurance professionals, lawmakers and other goverment officials, public service leaders, and consumers right advocatees. Hillary oversaw the restoration of the Blue Room on the state floor, and the redecoration of the Treaty Room into the President's study on the secound floor. Hillary Clinton was the recipient of the recording industry's Grammy Award.
 * __Hillary Clinton as First Lady__**

Barbara Bush Barbara Bush made the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. She did not believe that a law saying that English should be the official language should be made. Barbara also visited homeless family shelters. Barbara Bush was the first First Lady to throw a baseball to open the baseball season __** Barbra Bush as First Lady **__ Michelle Obama Michelle Obama focuses on providing support for American military families, encouraging community service, and helping mothers that work to find balance between family and work. She launched a campaign in 2010 called Let’s Move! , it focuses on bringing together community leaders, doctors, moms and dads, nurses, and teachers in an effort to stop childhood obesity. Let’s Move! Provides healthier foods in schools, help us become more active, and make healthy food choices. Dr. Jill Biden and Mrs. Obama launched Joining Forces. It raises awareness of military families. Their need that pertain to employment, education and wellness __**Michelle Obamas Let's Move! Campaign**__ media type="youtube" key="2oBeuSCfGeg" height="315" width="560" How has Michelle Obama changed the role of the First Lady??? Michelle Obama has changed the role of the First Lady by reaching out to children around the world and encouraging them and helping them with problems. She has a program called Let’s Move! It helps with childhood obesity and encourages kids to get outside and play every day. She also helps and supports families with members in the military.
 * __ Miche __****__ lle Obama as First Lady __**

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