1. First Spouse
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2. Vocabulary Obituary Influential Instrumental Reverential Alienating
Endorsing
Insincerity
Gatekeeper

3. Discussion Questions What do you think about the title” first lady”?
Should Americans consider a different title?
If so, what should it be?
What do you think the role of the first spouse should be?

4. Do your research
Each group is assigned one of the following first ladies. Research and present to the class a 2-3 minute presentation about what makes these women so great/controversial.
Dolley Madison
Eleanor Roosevelt
Betty Ford
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Michelle Obama

5. Homework: PBS NewsHour What will Nancy Reagan’s legacy be?
In what ways did she help to shape and sustain her husband’s legacy?