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

Lady Bird Johnson stepped into the role of First Lady after the iconic Jackie Kennedy, yet she carved her own place as one of the nation’s most beloved First Ladies. Her tireless efforts in Lyndon B. Johnson’s 1964 presidential campaign, highlighted by her “Lady Bird Special” train tour through Southern states, endeared her to the public.

Lady Bird, a champion of working women, influenced her husband to appoint women to government posts. She ardently advocated for removing eyesores along highways and protecting California redwoods, aiming to beautify the country. She found her passion in the Head Start program, aiding underprivileged preschool children in preparing for their education.