#22: Julia Gardiner Tyler
In the Siena Research Institute’s 1982 survey, Julia Gardiner Tyler claimed the 27th spot among First Ladies, serving as the nation’s tenth. Julia embraced the traditional role of hostess and social figurehead, prioritizing public and social engagements. Her insistence on the use of “Hail to the Chief” to announce her husband’s arrival is among her notable contributions.

Julia Gardiner Tyler left a lasting legacy through her daughter, Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson, who later co-founded the Kappa Delta Sorority. Her tenure in the White House culminated with a grand party that welcomed over 3,000 guests, marking the conclusion of her time as First Lady.