Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, Rosalynn Carter, Betty Ford, Nancy Reagan and Barbara Bush.Photo:Diana Walker/Getty

Diana Walker/Getty
At the moment, there are just four living former first ladies:Hillary Clinton, 76,Laura Bush, 77,Michelle Obama, 59, andMelania Trump, 53.Rosalynn Carter diedat age 96 on Nov. 19, 2023.
Take a look at some iconic snapshots of these women spending time together, dating back to 1952. From sweet embraces to official appearances, here are some moments shared between the previous First Ladies of the United States — and captured on camera.
01of 14Passing the TorchBess Truman and Mamie Eisenhower.PhotoQuest/GettyAhead of Dwight Eisenhower’s first of two terms in the White House, then-First Lady Bess Truman greeted Mamie Eisenhower at the president’s residence in 1952.
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Passing the Torch
Bess Truman and Mamie Eisenhower.PhotoQuest/Getty

PhotoQuest/Getty
Ahead of Dwight Eisenhower’s first of two terms in the White House, then-First Lady Bess Truman greeted Mamie Eisenhower at the president’s residence in 1952.
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New Ideas
Jackie Kennedy and Mamie Eisenhower.Bettmann Archive/Getty

Bettmann Archive/Getty
After visiting the White House ahead of her husband’s inauguration,Jackie Kennedytoured the residence with then-First Lady Mamie Eisenhower (pictured).
03of 14Milestone MomentBetty Ford and Rosalynn Carter.David Hume Kennerly/GettyIn 1977, then-First LadyBetty Fordposed alongside her friendRosalynn Carterin the White House just beforeJimmy Carter’s inauguration in January 1977.
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Milestone Moment
Betty Ford and Rosalynn Carter.David Hume Kennerly/Getty

David Hume Kennerly/Getty
In 1977, then-First LadyBetty Fordposed alongside her friendRosalynn Carterin the White House just beforeJimmy Carter’s inauguration in January 1977.
04of 14Arm in ArmNancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, Pat Nixon and Betty Ford.Bettmann Archive/GettyIn July 1990,Nancy Reagan,Barbara Bush, Pat Nixon andBetty Fordcame together for the dedication of Richard M. Nixon Library — the grounds of which are situated where the former president was born.
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Arm in Arm
Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, Pat Nixon and Betty Ford.Bettmann Archive/Getty

In July 1990,Nancy Reagan,Barbara Bush, Pat Nixon andBetty Fordcame together for the dedication of Richard M. Nixon Library — the grounds of which are situated where the former president was born.
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Barbara Bush, Nancy Reagan, Rosalynn Carter, Betty Ford, Pat Nixon and Lady Bird Johnson.HUM Images/Universal Images Group via Getty

HUM Images/Universal Images Group via Getty
In 1991, six American first ladies attended the dedication of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. Dressed in iconic ensembles of the time — are those shoulder pads we see? — Barbara Bush, Nancy Reagan, Rosalynn Carter, Betty Ford, Pat Nixon andLady Bird Johnsonare pictured walking together at the ceremony.
06of 14Portrait PoisedLady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, Rosalynn Carter, Betty Ford, Nancy Reagan and Barbara Bush.Diana Walker/GettyAt the ceremony, the six women posed for this lovely portrait.
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Portrait Poised
Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, Rosalynn Carter, Betty Ford, Nancy Reagan and Barbara Bush.Diana Walker/Getty

At the ceremony, the six women posed for this lovely portrait.
07of 14Sharing a SmileBarbara Bush, Lady Bird Johnson, Betty Ford, and Nancy Reagan.Jeffrey Markowitz/Sygma via GettyBarbara Bush, Lady Bird Johnson, Betty Ford and Nancy Reagan shared a sweet moment in 1994.
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Sharing a Smile
Barbara Bush, Lady Bird Johnson, Betty Ford, and Nancy Reagan.Jeffrey Markowitz/Sygma via Getty

Jeffrey Markowitz/Sygma via Getty
Barbara Bush, Lady Bird Johnson, Betty Ford and Nancy Reagan shared a sweet moment in 1994.
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First Ladies Unite!
Lady Bird Johnson, Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush and Hillary Clinton.ROBERT GIROUX/AFP via Getty

ROBERT GIROUX/AFP via Getty
Pictured above: Lady Bird Johnson, Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush and then-First LadyHillary Clinton.
09of 14When in TexasHillary Clinton, Lady Bird Johnson, Barbara Bush, Betty Ford and Nancy Reagan.Hillary Clinton, Lady Bird Johnson, Barbara Bush, Betty Ford, and Nancy ReaganTo keep with tradition, the dedication of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas, in November 1997 was another reason for the first ladies to gather together. Pictured here: then-First Lady Hillary Clinton, Lady Bird Johnson, Barbara Bush, Betty Ford and Nancy Reagan.
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When in Texas
Hillary Clinton, Lady Bird Johnson, Barbara Bush, Betty Ford and Nancy Reagan.Hillary Clinton, Lady Bird Johnson, Barbara Bush, Betty Ford, and Nancy Reagan

Hillary Clinton, Lady Bird Johnson, Barbara Bush, Betty Ford, and Nancy Reagan
To keep with tradition, the dedication of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas, in November 1997 was another reason for the first ladies to gather together. Pictured here: then-First Lady Hillary Clinton, Lady Bird Johnson, Barbara Bush, Betty Ford and Nancy Reagan.
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Rosalynn Carter, Hillary Clinton, Betty Ford, Barbara Bush, Nancy Reagan and Lady Bird Johnson.David Hume Kennerly/Getty

Rosalynn Carter was also in attendance — pictured here on the far left.
11of 14Dressed UpRosalynn Carter, Barbara Bush, Betty Ford, Nancy Reagan and Hillary Clinton.David Hume Kennerly/GettyAt the 20th anniversary celebration of the Betty Ford Center, Rosalynn Carter, Barbara Bush, Nancy Reagan, Hillary Clinton and Betty Ford herself all dressed to the nines for the special occasion in January 2003.
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Dressed Up
Rosalynn Carter, Barbara Bush, Betty Ford, Nancy Reagan and Hillary Clinton.David Hume Kennerly/Getty

At the 20th anniversary celebration of the Betty Ford Center, Rosalynn Carter, Barbara Bush, Nancy Reagan, Hillary Clinton and Betty Ford herself all dressed to the nines for the special occasion in January 2003.
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Front and Center
Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton, Barbara Bush, Rosalynn Carter.Alex Wong/Getty

Alex Wong/Getty
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Showing Support
Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton.Melina Mara/The Washington Post via Getty

Melina Mara/The Washington Post via Getty
14of 14A Moment of RemembranceFormer first ladies at Rosalynn Carter’s funeral.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesThe first ladies have come together in sad times, too,as they did in November of 2023for the funeral of one of their own, former first ladyRosalynn Carter. Grandson Jason Carter, who wasone of several Carter family members to speakat the service, thanked the women for their attendance, calling out the special “sisterhood” they share.
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A Moment of Remembrance
Former first ladies at Rosalynn Carter’s funeral.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images

ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images
The first ladies have come together in sad times, too,as they did in November of 2023for the funeral of one of their own, former first ladyRosalynn Carter. Grandson Jason Carter, who wasone of several Carter family members to speakat the service, thanked the women for their attendance, calling out the special “sisterhood” they share.
source: people.com