Edith Roosevelt, Lady Bird Johnson, and Betty Ford stepped into the role of first lady amid challenging circumstances, yet each ultimately embraced her position and left a significant legacy. Explore how the tragic assassinations of McKinley and Kennedy, along with Nixon's resignation, propelled these women into the national spotlight. Discover the impactful initiatives they undertook, from enhancing the beauty of Washington D.C. and advocating for women's rights to contributing to the construction of the West Wing, all of which solidified their extraordinary contributions to history.
Show
First Ladies Revealed
Episode
S01E02
Air Date
Jul 09, 2017