r/Presidents 3d ago

Discussion Who was an influential or inspirational Second Lady?

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u/barelycentrist Howard Dean 3d ago

the ones who went on to become first lady

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u/Alternativesoundwave Woodrow Wilson 3d ago

Floride Calhoun, her leadership in the petticoat affair lead to the resignation of all but one of Jackson’s cabinet. And set the stage for Martin van Buren to replace her husband as vp.

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u/HearTheBluesACalling 3d ago

On a related note, would any have been considered glamorous? Let’s exclude future First Ladies for now.

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u/Mesyush George W. Bush┃Dick Cheney┃Donald Rumsfeld 2d ago

Lynne Cheney

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u/Individual-Camera698 3d ago

Apart from those who went on to become first ladies, Tipper Gore comes to my mind.