The First Lady

What does a first lady do? What powers does she have? What are her duties? What are her resources? Those are some of the questions asked by three sisters, Christina, Taylor, and Deanna, as they create competing projects for their school fair. First Ladies have always been among our most important citizens. Though they hold no legal or constitutional power, they are constantly in the news. A skilled first lady can make her interests into the nation's interests. She can highlight issues that might otherwise be ignored. Traditionally she has had a special voice in matters regarding the American family. From this platform first ladies have brought about changes in education, health, and drug policies. As the girls learn how the position of First Lady works they also receive valuable lessons in competition, cooperation, and how to tell right from wrong. In the end they find that coming in first at the fair isn't the most important prize they can win.