First Ladies

The life and legacy of Nancy Reagan, one of the most hands-on first ladies in U.S. history, is explored.

Follow Jackie Kennedy's life and how she took control of her husband's legacy after his assassination.

Explore the life of Eleanor Roosevelt and how she became a leader of the campaign for civil rights.

Explore the life of Michelle Obama and how she carved out her own legacy while being an essential part of her husband's history-making presidency.

The assassination of President Kennedy launched the presidency of Lyndon Baines Johnson. The Johnson administration enacted prolific legislative programs- but it likely wouldn't have succeeded without Lady Bird Johnson's steadying presence.

When Bill and Hillary Clinton entered the White House, Hillary was attacked for being too ambitious and involved. Following Bill Clinton's scandal, Hillary forged her own path and was nearly elected as the first female president of the United States.