Who would you say was the best president if merit were considered solely on the first lady"s accomplishments?

Question

This would change things a bit................
Dolley Madison was the hostness with the mostness,
Martha Dandridge Custis Washington " I am more like a state prisoner than anything else, there is certain bounds set for me which I must not depart from" her feelings on her time as 1st lady, (oops never mind then)
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy
Pat Nixon used her position as First Lady to encourage volunteer service--"the spirit of people helping people
Rosalynn Smith Carter took a strong interest in programs to aid mental health, the community, and the elderly. From 1977 to 1978, she served as the Honorary Chairperson of the President's Commission on Mental Health.
Mary Todd Lincoln had the ambition but depression overwelmed her.

Its not that diffcult a task to imagine the change in how we looked back on the opinions of our presidents....Jimmy Carter may have been the on best list!

Answer 1

I would give that honor to Dolly Madison. During the War of 1812 she saved the portrait of George Washington when the British burned the White House. I wonder how many others would have the courage to do that. Another outstanding first lady would be Eleanor Roosevelt who was the eyes and ears of her husband as well as an ambassador accross the nation and around the world.

Answer 2

I think that would make FDR the best president.

But it is not really a fair system because Buchanan did not have a first lady.

Answer 3

Aren't you actually asking who the best first lady was? No President would be judged on their wife's accomplishments or lack thereof

Answer 4

I admire Betty for admitting she was an alcoholic and founding the Betty Ford Clinic.