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Surprising rules and traditions US First Ladies must follow

They have a lot of responsibilities in the White House!

Surprising rules and traditions US First Ladies must follow
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Isabela Neves
05/05/2025 13:30 ‧ 1 month ago | StarsInsider

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The First Lady of the United States may not be a politician, but she still has lots to do. Throughout history, the role of the first lady has evolved with each new administration. Modern-day women in this position are responsible for high-profile events, like state dinners and the White House holiday celebrations. And while some of these expectations are straightforward, other rules are more surprising. Also, controversially, first ladies aren't paid for their work in the White House, even though it's a full-time job.

Click on to learn more about the rules you didn't know First Ladies have to follow.

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