The First Lady, the official hostess of the White House, can support a variety of issues her role, but the sphere of influence each woman has shifts depending on the term.

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On a recent visit to the House of Blues and Jazz, the tall, blond hostess was dressed in a floor-length evening gown, with a bright red hat angled down the front of her face and an intriguing Russian accent.

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Its most memorable ad campaign--"Celebrity in a Suitcase" featured folks like the late House Majority Leader Thomas P. (Tip) O'Neill and game-show hostess Vanna White popping out of luggage in a motel room-was launched more than a decade ago.

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