Ranking America’s Most Prominent First Ladies From Most to Least Popular

Abigail Adams, mother and spouse to two U.S. Presidents, notably John Adams, leveraged her role as First Lady to advance women’s rights and education. She famously urged her husband to “consider the ladies” during the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. Abigail maintained a rigorous daily schedule, starting at 5 a.m., engaging in political debates uncommon for women.

Alongside managing the family farm, overseeing public events, and reviewing her husband’s speeches, she ardently supported the abolition of slavery. Her assertiveness led detractors to dub her “Mrs. President” due to her influential personality and significant impact on her husband, although not all Americans embraced her.