In government, the second lady is the wife of the vice president and has the functions of organizing receptions, presenting institutions, take care of official trips and other miscellaneous tasks. ceremonial duties. Second ladies are known for capturing media attention and taking positions on public policy. In many political areas, the vice president's wives have not brought much day-to-day political power, but they are still considered important for campaign purposes. Margaretta Large Fitler Murphy Rockefeller also played an important role as Second Lady of the United States; and who is she exactly? Formerly described as “tall, tawny and radiant with good health”. Her sun-streaked hair always seemed blown by the wind and her legs evenly tanned all year round” by People Margaretta Large Fitler Murphy Rockefeller “looked” Happy (N. pag.). From his early years through his two marriages and six children, one would assume that Happy lived a long and full life; However, it seems that no matter how much of the spotlight Happy has been in, she always seems to find her way into it, even when she was young. Margaret Large Fitler comes from one of the richest families in the country, getting her eight million inheritance through rope. manufacturing. It was a “blue-nosed society which advised a girl to publish her name in the newspapers only four times: at her birth, at her debut, at her marriage and at her death” (N. pag.). Even when Happy was seen as happy and was never seen without a smile on her face, there always seemed to be an unspoken sadness that weighed heavily on her calm character. Maybe it was because her mother and father separated when she was only ten years old, or it could be because her mother was an extremely self-centered woman who she hurt. .. middle of paper ...... rmant and courteous woman who speaks well, and she was the trusted wife of Neson Rockefeller by whom she was sought for her advice. “Nelson relied on her intuition and judgment. People tend to unload on her” because it was easy to get close to her and feel comfortable (People N. pag.). Maybe she wasn't noticed, but she still left the impression of being one of our second ladies, and she was happy. Works Cited “American Experience: The Most Watched Historical Television Series.” PBS. PBS and Web. March 16, 2014. Lerner, Barron H. The Breast Cancer Wars: Hope, Fear, and the Search for a Cure in 20th-Century America. New York: Oxford UP, 2001. “Rockefeller, Margaretta 'Happy' (b. 1926). » Women in world history: a biographical encyclopedia. Ed. 2002. “The world kept and quiet, Happy Rockefeller abandons.” People. September 9. 1974.