Examining The Power Of First Ladies In American History

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🗓️ 4 July 2024

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They have the ear of the most powerful person in the country. They pillow talk with the president. They are... the first ladies.

As Americans celebrate with fireworks and talks of the Founding Fathers, it's the women behind these presidents that leave an often overlooked mark.

Abigail Adams wrote a letter to future president John Adams to "remember the ladies" while drafting the Declaration of Independence.

The country's first ladies play a significant and unique role – and it's always evolving. We talk about the role and some of America's most memorable first ladies.

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0:35.0	They pillow talk with the president.
0:37.0	They are the first ladies.
0:39.0	As Americans celebrate with fireworks and talk of founding fathers this week,
0:44.0	we're looking at the women beside these presidents who've helped shape American history.
0:48.0	Joe Biden cemented herself as a key figure in President Joe Biden's campaign. What you saw last night on the debate stage was Joe Biden, a president with integrity and character.
1:01.0	Who... and character. Who told the truth and Donald Trump told lie after lie after lie.
1:13.0	But past First Ladies have been crucial to the presidency too.
1:17.0	Abigail Adams wrote a letter to future President John Adams to quote,
1:21.0	Remember the Ladies, while drafting the Declaration of Independence,
1:25.2	while Eleanor Roosevelt helped define the role of FLOTAS as an outspoken voice for civil rights.
1:30.7	We get into the ever evolving role of the first lady after the break.
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