Eleanor Roosevelt is considered by many to be America's most inspiring and influential first lady. She married Franklin Roosevelt in 1905 and was one of the first to use her role as first lady to advance causes she found significant. She fought for New Deal proposals, civil rights, and the rights of women.

Elizabeth Anne Ford (née Bloomer; April 8, 1918 – July 8, 2011) was the First Lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977, as the wife of President Gerald Ford. As First Lady, she was active in social policy and set a precedent as a politically active presidential spouse. Ford also served as the Second Lady of the United States from 1973 to ...

Eleanor Roosevelt redefined the role of First Lady through her active participation in public policy and humanitarian work. She championed civil rights, women's rights, and helped establish the United Nations Human Rights Commission.

The most recent former First Lady, Melania Trump sadly ranks bottom but received a respectable score. Her best rating is in Stewardship of the White House. Trump did a lot of work when decorating and restoring the residence, including the controversial garden project.

Eulogised as the ‘First Lady of the World,’ Eleanor Roosevelt was one of the most extraordinary women in American history. She was fearless in her activism, passionate in her views and open in her praises and criticisms.