First Lady Melania Trump Rings NY Stock Exchange Bell

The Associated Press
9/23/2019
Updated:
9/23/2019

NEW YORK—First Lady Melania Trump has rung the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 23.

The first lady was at the exchange to highlight her youth initiative, an anti-cyberbullying campaign called ‘Be Best.’

The exchange’s first female president, Stacey Cunningham, escorted Mrs. Trump and discussed the exchange’s history with her.

New York Stock Exchange President Stacey Cunningham (R) and First Lady Melania Trump walk on the floor of the NYSE before ringing the opening bell in New York City, on Sept. 23, 2019. (Seth Wenig/AP Photo)
New York Stock Exchange President Stacey Cunningham (R) and First Lady Melania Trump walk on the floor of the NYSE before ringing the opening bell in New York City, on Sept. 23, 2019. (Seth Wenig/AP Photo)
First Lady Melania Trump signs the guest book at the New York Stock Exchange in the borough of Manhattan, New York City, on Sept. 23, 2019. (Scott Heins/Getty Images)
First Lady Melania Trump signs the guest book at the New York Stock Exchange in the borough of Manhattan, New York City, on Sept. 23, 2019. (Scott Heins/Getty Images)

They were flanked by children from the United Nations International School while standing in front of a backdrop promoting Be Best.

Mrs. Trump received applause on the exchange floor and chatted with the children, who looked excited and nervous.

First Lady Melania Trump, center, talks with third and fourth graders from the United Nations International School during a tour of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, on Sept. 23, 2019. (Seth Wenig/AP Photo)
First Lady Melania Trump, center, talks with third and fourth graders from the United Nations International School during a tour of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, on Sept. 23, 2019. (Seth Wenig/AP Photo)

President Donald Trump is in New York for a three-day visit to the United Nations.