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America’s Most Well-Known First Ladies — Ranked

Louisa Adams

The first First Lady born outside the United States, Louisa Adams served as her husband’s unofficial campaign manager. She frequently counseled John Quincy Adams and assisted him in gaining a social reputation, moving him towards the presidency. However, after John won the election, he depended on her less, except when he wanted her to hold an official event.

This explains why she scored lower in leadership, own woman, and achievements. She despised her job as First Lady and referred to the White House as “a prison.” Despite this, it helped her husband win the hotly contested election of 1824.

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