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Jilly_in_VA

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1. I have to say I can't pick just one.

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Thu Nov 13, 2025, 11:11 AM

Nov 13

I've lived a long life and seen a lot of First Ladies, so I have several favorites.
Jackie Kennedy, because she brought a new sense of style to the White House while at the same time restoring it to its former grandeur.
Lady Bird Johnson, because she knew exactly how to manage LBJ, and for her efforts in beautifying the country.
Rosalynn Carter, for her graciousness and because she was so down to earth and such an equal partner with Jimmy.
And of course, Michelle Obama.

Now if you ask me for my UNfavorite ones, there are but two:
Melania and Nancy Reagan

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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