America’s First Ladies Inspired Me to Write About and Speak Out for Women
They worked for the benefit of all humanity.
The other day, I mentioned to my husband that I was writing various articles about women in honor of Women’s History Month for my publication, Middle-Pause. That led to a conversation about which First Ladies made the greatest impact on America. It morphed into a debate that got rather spirited.
Our lively discourse prompted me to research two women that I thought influenced how Americans thought, acted, and voted. In the end, we both agreed each one spearheaded movements or legislation that affected the everyday lives of our citizens.
Not only were they First Ladies, but they did or were first to do something meaningful and marvelous. Ready to find out the great and not-so-common history of these mighty women of the United States?
Let’s dive in!
Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt served as First Lady of the U.S. from 1933 to 1945 beside President Roosevelt, who was elected for three terms. She revolutionized the role of the First Lady. The previous women who had the job were delegated to serving as a hostess at functions and running the domestic affairs of the White House.
