Videos

Mrs. Reagan talked about her experiences as first lady from 1981 to 1989 and her opinions on the changing role of the first lady.

Carl Anthony talked about the activities and personalities of all the first ladies, their impact on the political careers of their husbands, and how they were perceived by the press of their…

George Washington University hosted a forum on the roles of presidential spouses. Former first lady, Barbara Bush was interviewed before an audience. She reflected on her experiences as firs…

First lady Hillary Rodham Clinton talked about her role as the president’s spouse and other aspects of her life.

In this segment, an historian, a reporter, and a former press secretary to Roslynn Carter discussed the role of first ladies and how they are portrayed in the media.

Panelists talked about the history of the status of the president’s wife and how she became the “first lady,” a more influential and active political figure. They discussed the contributions…