The following article had insights into the role of First Lady.For example - they don't have to be called 'First Lady.' Jackie Kennedy found the term offensive and requested to be called Mrs. Kennedy.
Of particular interest to me were the rules about transition - for example the incoming Administration cannot make changes to certain parts of the White House (particularly on the 1st floor) because the historic parts belong to citizens; they can't move into the presidential residence before 12 noon on January 20. They also have to petition to make changes to guest rooms. These points 'clarify' that changes in the wallpaper, carpet etc. of the Oval Office witnessed the day Biden 'took office' were impossible.
The article also says that the current administration determines how a deceased prior first lady will be honored.
Anyway, I found the look inside the First Ladies' role interesting. Before deleting it from my notes, I thought I'd pass it along in case anyone else was interested.
41 Rules You Didn't Know First Ladies Have to Follow
They have a lot of responsibilities in the White House.
By Jamie BallardPublished: Jan 28, 2021
looks like the oval office gets a makeover on inauguration day
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/local/white-house-transition/
“These points ‘clarify’ that changes in the wallpaper, carpet etc. of the Oval Office witnessed the day Biden ‘took office’ were impossible.”
Very interesting, thanks. Also thanks for the AWK breakdown.
I remember when Pedo was signing a huge pile of executive orders right after the inaurguation, and the view out the window behind him didn’t look right. Looked fake or different that the real view. Amirite?