Question

2. Which detail from the article best supports the idea that First Ladies influence important causes?

First Ladies Day commonlit

A. "A First Lady's every movement,
statements and even fashion tastes are closely monitored through the Internet, social media and TV." (Paragraph 3)
B. "Her causes ranged from childhood obesity to ending veteran homelessness, aiding military families,
LGBTQ rights and increasing childhood education for girls." (Paragraph 3)
C. "Mamie Eisenhower, wife of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, was often referred to as one of the best-dressed women in the country.* (Paragraph 4)
D. "That night, when Vice President Johnson was sworn in as President Johnson, Mrs. Kennedy refused to remove her blood-soaked clothes."
(Paragraph 4)

Answer 1

Like their 19th century counterparts, 20th century First Ladies sponsored national and international causes such as environmentalism, volunteerism, women's rights, literacy, and treatment for drug dependency.

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