First Ladies of the United States

The Role of the Candidate’s Wife, Then and Now

The role of the First Lady has become more complicated since Jacqueline Kennedy redecorated the White House on national television in 1961.  The candidate’s wife is now front and center throughout the campaign. While they’re expected to speak at national conventions and fundraisers,  their role is still constrained. When Bill Clinton ran for president, he told voters […]

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