Which U.S. First Lady had the same maiden and married name?
Abigail Adams
Barbara Bush
Eleanor Roosevelt
Jacqueline Kennedy
Correct Answer: Eleanor Roosevelt
Fact: Eleanor Roosevelt is the only U.S. First Lady to have had the same maiden and married name. Born Anna Eleanor Roosevelt in 1884, she was a niece of President Theodore Roosevelt. In 1905, she married Franklin Delano Roosevelt, maintaining the Roosevelt name both before and after marriage. Eleanor and Franklin were fifth cousins once removed, both descending from the prominent Roosevelt family. Her unique position as a Roosevelt by birth and by marriage contributed to her strong public recognition and lasting legacy in American history.