Mrs. Washington, who had to watch her husband called into service time and again.
Mrs. Adams, who managed the farm while John labored in Philadelphia with Franklin and Jefferson, creating a Declaration of Independence.
Dolly Madison, who saved what she could of the White House furnishings as the British approached.
Mrs. Lincoln, who made Mr. Lincoln's life a living hell at home as he led the Union through a civil war, and was seated beside him as he was assassinated in Ford's Theater.
Mrs. Wilson, who ran the country in Woodrow's name, after he suffered numerous strokes.
Mrs. Truman, who kept Harry's temper in check as best she could.
Mamie Eisenhower, who graced the White House with such class.
And then there was Jackie. 'Nuff said.
And Lady Bird, who wanted some landscaping on the interstates, at least.
Nancy Reagan, the love of Ronnie's life.
Those are just a few examples.
But we live in a new age now, in which the First Lady stages a flour-sack race with a talk-show host, inside the White House.
What were they thinking? Did it occur this may really be embarrassing and inappropriate? Barry, Michelle and the whole crew demand they be respected because they hold high office, and then turn around and pull stunts like this. It is a bit tougher to stare down monsters like Assad if the LittleWoman is getting these sorts of headlines.
The issue isn't politics left or right--it's the dignity of the office and of the White House itself. Credibility is easy to squander, tough to regain.
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