First Lady Melania Trump Rings NY Stock Exchange Bell

First Lady Melania Trump has rung the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 23.
Published: 9/23/2019, 12:23:51 PM EDT

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.

First Lady Melania Trump rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on Sept. 23, 2019. (Scott Heins/Getty Images)
First Lady Melania Trump rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange in 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.

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