Martha Washington
The very First Lady of the United States, Martha Washington, defined the job by giving receptions, welcoming callers and guests, and assisting veterans and the needy. She spent many winters with her husband in his military lodgings. She encouraged other officers’ wives to contribute to the war effort by saving money and assisting their husbands in any manner they could.
Her last son died during the Revolutionary War. She quickly adopted two of her surviving grandsons as surrogates for the children she and George had never had. She didn’t frequently express her political views, although she did attend political debates and advocate for girls’ education.
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