Ranking The Most Popular U.S. First Ladies

4. Lady Bird Johnson: Beautifying America

Lady Bird Johnson
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Lady Bird Johnson, a passionate environmentalist, made it her mission to beautify America. She spearheaded the “Highway Beautification Act,” which sought to clean up the nation’s highways and promote the planting of wildflowers. Her efforts to preserve natural beauty and promote conservation earned her the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the lasting admiration of the American people.

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