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First Lady is a term applied to the wife of an elected male head of state. Development of the title is credited to the United States, where it was first used in 1849, when United States President Zachary Taylor called Dolley Madison "First Lady" at her state funeral while reciting a eulogy written by himself. Occasionally another woman will fill the duties of First Lady, if the wife is unwilling, unable, or does not exist.
In the early days of the United States republic, there was no generally...
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