The office of the U.S. presidency, and by extension the title of first lady, are typically associated with power. Indeed, both the president and the president's spouse have an incredible amount of influence and ability to effect change. But considering how much political power they wield, they aren't actually allowed to do that much in their personal lives.

For the Secret Service, the safety of the president and first lady are paramount. And to ensure the safety of two of the world's most powerful people, they have to prevent them from doing a whole lot of seemingly normal things. Here's what first ladies are forbidden from doing in the White House.

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Drive themselves around | 0:00
Redecorate the whole house | 1:28
Open windows | 2:41
Accept gifts from foreign governments | 3:43
Avoid personal expenses | 4:55
Use personal email accounts | 6:11
Live alone | 7:28
Get paid | 8:32
Skip White House Correspondents' Dinner | 9:36

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