First Lady of the United States

The First Lady of the United States is the wife of the President of the United States. If the President is not married, or his wife is unable to do the jobs of First Lady, a family member such as daughter or sister usually is considered the First Lady. The current first lady is Melania Trump.

First Lady of the United States
Incumbent Melania Trump since January 20, 2017
Residence	White House
Inaugural holder	Martha Washington
Formation	April 30, 1789
Website	whitehouse.gov/history/firstladies

Some famous former first ladies include Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, Mary Todd Lincoln, Julia Grant, Lucy Webb Hayes, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jacqueline Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush and Hillary Rodham Clinton.

What the First Lady doesEdit

The First Lady is not chosen by the people of the United States, and there are no jobs she is officially required to perform. Though she is not paid for being the First Lady, her role includes involvement in political campaigns, management of the White House, championing social causes and representing the President at official and ceremonial occasions. First ladies have focused on different causes and have had a strong influence in a range of sectors, from public opinion on policy to fashion.

Living former First LadiesEdit

As of April 17, 2018, there are four living former First Ladies, as seen below.

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  Rosalynn Carter
  served 1977–81
  born 1927 (age 90)
  wife of Jimmy Carter

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  Hillary Clinton
  served 1993–2001
  born 1947 (age 70)
  wife of Bill Clinton

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  Laura Bush
  served 2001–09
  born 1946 (age 71)
  wife of George W. Bush

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  Michelle Obama
  served 2009–17
  born 1964 (age 54)
  wife of Barack Obama