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Alma Adamkienė
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| First Lady of Lithuania | |
| In role 26 February 1998 – 26 February 2003 |
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| President | Valdas Adamkus |
| Preceded by | Julija Brazauskienė |
| Succeeded by | Laima Paksienė |
| In role 12 July 2004 – 12 July 2009 |
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| President | Valdas Adamkus |
| Preceded by | Laima Paksienė |
| Succeeded by | Diana Nausėdienė (2019) |
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Alma Nutautaitė
10 February 1927 Šiauliai, Lithuania |
| Died | 21 May 2023 (aged 96) Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Nationality | Lithuanian/American |
| Spouse | Valdas Adamkus (m. 1951) |
| Alma mater | Friedrich-Alexander-University, Erlangen-Nuremberg |
| Profession | Philology |
Alma Adamkienė (born Alma Nutautaitė; 10 February 1927 – 21 May 2023) was a very important woman in Lithuania. She was a philologist, which means she studied languages and literature. She was also a kind person who helped many people, known as a philanthropist. Alma Adamkienė was the wife of Valdas Adamkus, who was the president of Lithuania. She served as the First Lady of Lithuania during his two times in office. These were from 1998 to 2003 and again from 2004 to 2009. She also held citizenship in the United States of America.
Her Early Life
Alma Adamkienė was born in a city called Šiauliai in Lithuania. This was on 10 February 1927. Her father, Stasys Nutautas, was a businessman. Her mother, Ona Soblytė-Nutautienė, helped him with his work. In 1944, the Soviet Army came back to Lithuania. Because of this, Alma and her family had to leave their home and move to the West. She finished her high school studies in Germany. Later, she went to Erlangen University in Nuremberg to study philology.
Life in the United States
Alma Nutautaitė moved to the United States of America in 1949. Her first job was working in a laboratory at a steel factory. After that, she worked for an insurance company. She also spent time helping with activities for Lithuanians who had moved away from their home country. In 1951, Alma Nutautaitė married Valdas Adamkus. She then took his last name, becoming Alma Adamkus in the United States.
As First Lady
In 1997, there was a presidential election in Lithuania. Valdas Adamkus ran for president and won. When he became president, Alma Adamkienė took on an important role. As First Lady, she became very involved in helping people in Lithuania. She focused especially on programs that supported children. In 1999, she started her own organization. It was called the Alma Adamkienė Charity and Support Fund. This fund helped many people in need.
Personal Life and Passing
Alma Adamkienė did not have any children. She passed away in Vilnius, Lithuania, on 21 May 2023. She was 96 years old.
Honours
Alma Adamkienė received many special awards for her work and service:
- 1998 : Member 1st Class of the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise
- 2001 : Grand Cross of the Order of the Three Stars
- 2004 : Member 1st Class of the Order of the White Star
- 2006 : Grand Cross in the Order of the Crown.
- 2007 : Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry
- 2009 : Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
