The honorary role of First Lady of the United States has not always been carried out by the spouse of the President. There have been occasions throughout American history when daughters, sisters and nieces of the US President have occupied the role of First Lady. Anna Roosevelt, the daughter of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt was found to fill in for her mother during ceremonial functions and hosting events by her father's side during World War II while her mother, the social reformer and pioneering First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt was touring army sites tending to soldiers...
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