Barbara holds the same distinction also held by first lady Abigail Adams––both were not only the wife of a president, but also the mother of another. And at age 63, Barbara was the oldest woman to become first lady and move into the White House.
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Nancy Reagan served as first lady throughout both terms of her husband Ronald Reagan in the years 1981-1989. Nancy was 59 years old when she became first lady.
Continue reading >>Mamie Eisenhower served as first lady throughout her husband Dwight Eisenhower’s two terms in the years 1953-1961. Mamie was 56 years old when she became first lady.
Continue reading >>Bess Truman served as first lady throughout her husband Harry Truman’s two terms in the years 1945-1953. Bess was 60 years old when she became first lady.
Continue reading >>Eleanor Roosevelt served as first lady throughout her husband Franklin Roosevelt’s four terms of office from 1933 until his unexpected death in 1945. Eleanor was 48 years old when she became first lady.
Continue reading >>Lou dedicated her life to adventure and public service. Growing up she was often found outdoors––camping, riding horses, hunting, and collecting rocks. Her fascination with rocks led her to study geology at Stanford University, where she met her husband.
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