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Explore the Initiative. The Sessions Podcast. Have you Ever Wondered How was the location of the White House selected? Eleanor Roosevelt was undoubtedly one of the most visible and influential first ladies of the century.
With Franklin D Roosevelt's mobility limited due to polio, Eleanor frequently made public appearances in his stead. At the height of the Great Depression, she travelled widely to assess federal relief programmes, and during World War Two flew around the world visiting troops in his place.
Her prolific career as a writer added to her public persona and explains why she is often depicted holding a pen, as in the multi-image painting which captures the many sides of her personality featured in the exhibition. But although she is remembered as a formidable force of nature today, there was much contemporary criticism over her perceived level of influence. Mamie Eisenhower, painted in her trademark "Mamie pink" inauguration gown, seemed much more suited to a post-war conservative media's idea of a first lady.
Unafraid to challenge convention more vocally was Betty Ford. Politically progressive she was pro-choice, pro the equal rights amendment and unabashedly discussed subjects which had previously been taboo.
Her openness about her breast cancer encouraged millions of women to have breast screening, saving countless lives in the process. After leaving the White House she was equally frank about the drug and alcohol dependency she developed after suffering a pinched nerve and famously went on to start the Betty Ford Center.
Ford's vibrant portrait was painted in , two years before she and her husband were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, a testament to their enduring impact on US lives, although DuBois Shaw believes Mrs Ford's personal impact has extended much further.
Much like Eleanor Roosevelt, Hillary Rodham Clinton found herself facing a backlash from those suspicious of her level of influence and political ambitions. Her successor, Laura Bush, with her background as a school librarian and focus on child literacy programmes, was far more acceptable to the conservative cultural establishment.
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