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Pat Nixon entered the White House as first lady 50 years ago in January 1969. A panel discussed her work, interests and contributions to the Nixon administration. The White House Historical …

Researchers and former George W. Bush administration officials talked about the leadership of former First Lady Laura Bush. They discussed what she brought to the position and how she balanc…

Former White House staff members talked about the roles of the first lady of the United States. They told stories of their experiences with various first ladies.*Topics included state dinner…

Camille Johnston and Anita McBride talked about the role of first ladies in shaping public discourse. Topics included myths about female voting patterns, working mothers, and the female vote…

The evolving influence and political power of first ladies was discussed by the director of the Eleanor Roosevelt Papers, the curator of the Smithsonian’s first ladies' exhibit, and the elde…

Anita McBride spoke to college students about the role and responsibilities of the first lady.

First lady Laura Bush traveled to campaign events in Greece, New York; Hartford, Connecticut; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During he trip she spoke with advisors, Republican supporters at…