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The First Lady
Please Allow Me
Season 1
Episode 103
Young Eleanor attends her coming out party in New York where she meets cousin Franklin. In Michigan, young Betty is courted by hotshot lawyer Jerry. At a Chicago law firm, young Michelle meets summer intern Barack, interested in politics.
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56:13
Eleanor, Betty and Michelle each leave the White House, determined to make a difference.
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54:24
Eleanor rallies the country; Betty's addiction spirals, causing her family to intervene.
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54:25
Eleanor demands assistance for WWII Jewish refugees; Michelle speaks out about race.
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51:22
Eleanor confronts racism, Betty's addiction worsens and Michelle pushes for gun reform.
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55:23
Eleanor, Betty and Michelle's daring stances put them in the spotlight.
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53:58
Betty publicly announces hercancer diagnosis. Michelle's healthy lunch program takes off.
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58:44
Franklin's marital indiscretions push Eleanor to socialize with more political women.
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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.