Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum, Audio/Visual Archives Collection, Photograph No. C125-24

Imelda Marcos

The Philippines, born 1929

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First lady of the Philippines (1965-1986), she wielded significant power when her husband ruled as a dictator under martial law in the Philippines. She ordered the construction of numerous elaborate architectural projects during this time. She and her husband amassed a personal fortune by stealing funds from the Filipino people.