These Strict Rules For The First Family Will Make You Rethink Your Wish To Become Part Of It

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The secret service protects the president, VP, and family members. According to the Department of Homeland Security, sitting Presidents can not decline protection. The only people who have a say in whether they want to be followed around are former presidents.

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Thanks to first ladies like Eleanor Rosevelt who did more than just hostessing, the wives of the presidents do much more today. They usually support numerous initiatives and advocate for causes they feel particularly strongly about. For example, Michelle Obama was a big proponent of healthy eating to end childhood obesity.

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