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The First Lady
Rift
Season 1
Episode 109
Eleanor rallies the country as the U.S. enters WW II. After Betty's addiction spirals, Jerry and her family intervene. Michelle joins Hillary Clinton on the 2016 presidential campaign trail to advocate for the dignity of American women.
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Eleanor, Betty and Michelle each leave the White House, determined to make a difference.
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55:11
Eleanor presses Franklin to act, Betty becomes First Lady, and Michelle faces opposition.
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54:57
Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford, and Michelle Obama grapple with idea of the First Lady.