The role of US first lady has changed considerably since the 18th century, from homemaker to policy advocate.
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Ghana’s former first lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, was a disrupter.
Many people think the first lady is the only person who can persuade her husband to quit his bid for a second term.
Theresa Kufuor devoted herself to national development and to steering the country through turbulent waters.
The presence of the first ladies in diplomatic activities shows the existence of feminine norms in the midst of political masculinity in the state leadership.
The presidents’ wives hold a lot of sway within the political power structure.
When you are the first lady of the United States, your fashion choices are scrutinized. Why did Melania Trump choose to wear a pith helmet, a classic symbol of colonialism?
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