America's First Lady Melania Trump probably attracted as much public attention as her husband, US President Donald Trump, during the inauguration ceremony on January 20. This gallery is a historical retrospective dedicated to the First Ladies of the United States — women who, while possibly not exactly as famous as their husbands, have also left an impact on the foreign and domestic policies of one of the most powerful nations in the world.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the Liberty Ball in honor of his inauguration in Washington, US. January 20, 2017
Michelle Obama.
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President Barack Obama dances with First Lady Michelle Obama at the Midwestern Ball at a Convention Center, Tuesday, January 20, 2009, in Washington.
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Laura Bush.
US President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush attend the Freedom Inaugural Ball at Union Station in Washington, DC, January 20, 2005
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Hillary Clinton.
US President Bill Clinton (L) twirls First Lady Hillary Clinton during an onstage dance on January 20, 1993 as they stopped by the Arkansas inaugural ball in Washington, DC.
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Barbara Bush.
George Herbert Walker Bush poses with his wife Barbara during his campaign for Congress in the 1960's.
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Nancy Reagan.
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Ronald Reagan, in his first months as California's new governor, hugs his wife Nancy in his Sacramento office in April of 1967.
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Rosalynn Carter.
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President Jimmy Carter and Mrs. Carter in the blue room of the White House in Washington, following his inauguration, Jan. 21, 1977
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Betty Ford.
Late US President Gerald Ford hugging his wife Betty at the White House, in Washington, December 30, 1974
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Pat Nixon.
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President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon wave their farewells to China as they board Air Force One at Shanghai Airport, Feb. 28, 1972, before they headed home from their three-city China visit.
Lady Bird Johnson.
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President Lyndon B. Johnson holds a pen as he kisses his wife, Lady Bird Johnson during a bill signing at the White House, Oct. 16, 1968
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Jacqueline Kennedy.
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President and Mrs. John Kennedy leave the White House on January 20, 1961 for a tour of inaugural balls
