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The first lady of the United States (FLOTUS) is a title typically held by the wife of the president of the United States, concurrent with the president's term in office. Although the first lady's role has never been codified or officially defined, she figures prominently in the political and social life of the United States. [ 1 ]
The first lady of the United States is the hostess of the White House.The position is traditionally filled by the wife of the president of the United States, but, on occasion, the title has been applied to women who were not presidents' wives, such as when the president was a bachelor or widower, or when the wife of the president was unable to fulfill the duties of the first lady.
Jill Tracy Jacobs Biden [1] (born June 3, 1951) is an American educator who served as the first lady of the United States from 2021 to 2025 as the wife of President Joe Biden. She previously served as second lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017 when her husband was vice president.
The only other first lady to be born outside of the United States, Louisa Adams, had an American father. [293] Having a Slovenian-born woman as the American first lady became a point of national pride in Slovenia, and it gave the nation a sense of recognition on the world stage.
First first lady to be nominated for president by a major U.S. political party (specifically, the Democratic Party, in 2016). [78] [75] First first lady to serve as Chancellor at Queen's University Belfast (began 5-year term in January 2020). [79] [80] First first lady to be an electoral college elector (election in 2020). [81]
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama [1] (née Robinson; born January 17, 1964) is an American attorney and author who served as the first lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017, being married to Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States.
Elizabeth Anne Ford (née Bloomer; formerly Warren; [2] April 8, 1918 – July 8, 2011) was first lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977, as the wife of President Gerald Ford. As first lady, she was active in social policy, and set a precedent as a politically active presidential
Bibliography of United States presidential spouses and first ladies; First Ladies National Historic Site; Henry G. Freeman Jr. Pin Money Fund; List of first ladies of the United States; List of First Lady of the United States firsts; Office of the First Lady of the United States