First Lady Institution as Part of American Democracy

... First Lady. Among them are her personal traits (level of education, upbringing, and values), prestige within the country, personal interests and the interests of women in general, and relationship with her husband and the White House staff. The current First Lady Michelle Obama has made international visits not only with her husband, but on her own too. She visited Mexico in 2010, and two African countries – South Africa and Botswana – in 2011. The program of Michelle Obama’s visit to Africa ...