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The 15 Most Influential First Ladies in US History, Ranked

The role of First Lady is nowhere in the U.S. Constitution, yet presidential spouses have shaped American diplomacy, civil rights, legislation, and White House protocol for over two centuries. Here ar

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The role of First Lady is nowhere in the U.S. Constitution, yet presidential spouses have shaped American diplomacy, civil rights, and legislation for over two centuries. From Abigail Adams to Jacqueline Kennedy and Eleanor Roosevelt, here are the 15 most influential First Ladies, ranked.

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