Dr. Jill Biden, the First Lady of the United States, graces the cover of Vogue for the second time. Her first appearance was in the Winter 2023 issue, celebrating her granddaughter. This latest cover marks a significant moment, as it was in 2021, shortly after President Joe Biden’s inauguration, that she last graced the magazine’s cover.
Dr. Biden isn’t the only First Lady to have graced Vogue’s cover. Michelle Obama, the former First Lady, appeared on the cover shortly after President Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2009 and again in 2016, during the final year of her time in the White House. In 1998, Hillary Clinton, clad in a black velvet dress, was photographed by Annie Leibovitz for her own Vogue cover.
Beyond the covers, First Ladies have been regular features in Vogue’s pages since 1929, when Lou Henry Hoover appeared in the May issue. Mamie Eisenhower, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jacqueline Kennedy, Betty Ford, and Laura Bush are among the many First Ladies who have been featured in the magazine over the years.
In honor of Dr. Jill Biden’s second cover, Vogue has opened up its archives. This provides a fascinating look back at the rich history of First Ladies in Vogue, from 1929 through 2024. It reveals a fascinating glimpse into their lives, their styles, and their time in the spotlight.
