Hilary Clinton became the first lady to seek public office on her own when she ran for and won a seat in the U.S. Senate in New York, 2000.
Hillary Clinton blazed a completely new trail by becoming the first first lady to run for and win public office, that of senator for New York.
Geraldine Ferraro?
That was Hillary Clinton
the first lady does not have an office
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Hillary Clinton was the first to win an elected office. Eleanor Roosevelt was appointed to be a delegate to the United Nations.
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I could only find the following fact regarding the election of women to public office in the US. There are more "women first facts" at this site: http://www.cawp.rutgers.edu/fast_facts/resources/Firsts.php
she took an active role in public policy issues
she took an active role in public policy issues
The very first First Lady of the United States was Martha Washington, wife of George Washington, the first American President elected to office in 1789.
Denise Nkurunziza, the first lady of Burundi. Became a Rev. Pastor on 2nd July, 2011 while the husband is still in office!
she took an active role in public policy issues
she took an active role in public policy issues