23 Little Known Facts About First Ladies of the United States

American first lady Sarah Childress Polk encouraged the use of the song "Hail to the chief" when the president entered a room to avoid the embarrassment of short President Polk entering a crowded room unnoticed.

Former USA president Barack Obama's wife, Michelle Obama has strabismus also called crossed eyes.

Eleanor Roosevelt regularly refused Secret Service protection, and instead traveled with a .22 Smith and Wesson on her person.