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CTyankee

(67,629 posts) Thu Nov 13, 2025, 11:01 AM Nov 13

So I have been pondering our First Ladies recently.... [View all]

and was wondering about what DUers think about the First Ladies they most admired and (maybe) loved. Since there is no politics in the Lounge, I will ask here. I would have hoped to include a First Gentleman in the mix and just ask your favorite First Spouse, but it was not to be.

I confess I have always loved Michelle Obama so that is my choice.

What do you think?

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So I have been pondering our First Ladies recently.... [View all] CTyankee Nov 13 OP

I have to say I can't pick just one. Jilly_in_VA Nov 13 #1

I am also very old, so I have lived through the times of all these First Ladies you list. CTyankee Nov 13 #4

Eleanor Roosevelt is the gold standard. Sneederbunk Nov 13 #2

Yes, she was exactly that, for her time and place. She went on to serve in the creation of the UN, iirc. CTyankee Nov 13 #6

Absolutely! SheltieLover Nov 13 #13

In my lifetime BeerBarrelPolka Nov 13 #3

No one matches Eleanor Roosevelt, though we have had some good ones since... hlthe2b Nov 13 #5

It Is Too Bad We Haven't Had a First Husband Yet. MineralMan Nov 13 #7

Do you think we ever will? For awhile, I was convinced that we can never have a woman POTUS. CTyankee Nov 13 #8

I just don't know. I know I voted for Hillary and Kamala Harris, in hopes of that. MineralMan Nov 13 #9

I like to think it was just that the timing was off for Kamala. I hate to blame Biden but I think "IF ONLY...." CTyankee Nov 13 #10

Jackie Kennedy was my first thought. Polly Hennessey Nov 13 #11

Not to mention her posing in the nude, as if Jackie O. would have done that! CTyankee Nov 13 #12

Mine, too. hamsterjill Nov 13 #16

I would have to put Eleanor Roosevelt at the top of my list. LoisB Nov 13 #14

Jill Biden and Hillary Clinton are my favs, Totally Tunsie Nov 13 #15

Hmm, I wonder why you put them in that order...I know I am just stuck on the Obamas so I am not as clear thinking CTyankee Nov 14 #17