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This 4 page paper looks at the role of the first lady throughout the time period. Each and every first lady to serve between F.D.R. and the sitting president Bush is examined. How their roles differ, but stay the same, is discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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at the same time remained relatively constant. Of first ladies, Watson (2003) says: "Presidential spouses dating to Martha Washington have functioned as their husbands trusted confidante, key supporter, and counselor
in times of crisis" (p.423). While Eleanor Roosevelts quiet demeanor seems to suggest a smaller role than what Hillary Clinton conveys as a more public and outspoken first
lady, each and every woman who had been married to the president has in some way influenced the nation. They have influenced the President in unseen ways and this may
come in the form of a nod, or a look, or simply a topic brought up at the breakfast table. As most married people know, spouses can be influential. However,
the role of first lady is something taken seriously, so much so that the presidents advisors make sure that what the woman of the White House does is politically correct.
There are a multitude of stories to emanate from the Oval office in respect to these women who were never elected but come as a part of the package
when an individual is elected President of the United States. Some advise first ladies to stay in the background, and others contend that they should work to promote various social
policies. Eleanor Roosevelt was a controversial first lady, and was perhaps the first presidents wife to engage in politics herself (Erbe, 2003). In fact, one author puts Roosevelt in a
category with Hillary Clinton as the only other first lady since her time to engage in politics directly (2003). Interestingly, these women were both married to presidents who were in
the Democratic party. Things have changed a great deal and today, Hillary Clinton has her own political career as a U.S. Senator for the state of New York. Some
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