Eleanor Roosevelt in the Galapagos Islands in 1944. | Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
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First Ladies of the United States have influenced the course this country has taken through history in countless ways. From Eleanor Roosevelt’s contributions to feminism to Michelle Obama’s campaign for public health, the “office” of First Lady has become a powerful political position.
In addition to the influence these women have had on shaping the country throughout the years, First Ladies have often been at the forefront of fashion. Jackie Kennedy’s fashion expenses in 1961 reportedly cost more than $140,000, and she is forever known for her pink Chanel suit. First Ladies’ outfits have a habit of being culturally significant, and we feature a selection of them here.