page_title: First Lady of the United States
section_title: List of first ladies of the United States and their causes
hierarchical_section_title: First Lady of the United States / List of first ladies of the United States and their causes
caption_attribution_description: Lady Bird Johnson and an unidentified woman look on as Muriel Humphrey, wife of Vice President Hubert Humphrey shovels dirt around a dogwood tree planted along I-95 in Virginia, during her "Landscape-Landmark Tour" into Virginia on May 11, 1965.
context_page_description: First Lady of the United States is the title held by the hostess of the White House, usually the wife of the president of the United States, concurrent with the president's term in office. Although the first lady's role has never been codified or officially defined, she figures prominently in the political and social life of the nation. Since the early 20th century, the first lady has been assisted by official staff, now known as the Office of the First Lady and headquartered in the East Wing of the White House.
  Melania Trump is the current first lady of the United States, as wife of 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump.
  While the title was not in general use until much later, Martha Washington, the wife of George Washington, the first U.S. president, is considered to be the inaugural first lady of the United States. During her lifetime, she was often referred to as "Lady Washington".
  Since the 1790s, the role of First Lady has changed considerably. It has come to include involvement in political campaigns, management of the White House, championship of social causes, and representation of the president at official and ceremonial occasions.
context_section_description: Over the course of the 20th century, it became increasingly common for first ladies to select specific causes to promote, usually ones that are not politically divisive. It is common for the first lady to hire a staff to support these activities.
caption: Lady Bird Johnson oversees the planting of a dogwood as a part of her beautification.
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