White House Workers - Traditions And Memories

Butlers, chefs, housekeepers, electricians, ushers, curators, and many more, all members of the permanent White House staff, tell tales of triumph, tragedy, and deep devotion to the nation, the presidency, and the First Families while working behind the scene at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. White House Workers: Traditions and Memories explores the dedication, skills, and sacrifices of residence staff whose extraordinary service has helped the White House fulfill its multiple roles as a family residence, seat of government, ceremonial center, historic building, and museum.

1. Introduction
2. Doing the Work
3. A Unique Place to Work
4. Teamwork
5. Friends and Coworkers
6. Meeting the First Families
7. Memories of the President
8. First Ladies
9. Presidential Children
10. Presidential Transitions
11. Working the Big Events
12. World Events
13. The Kennedy Assassination
14. Watergate
15. Security and September 11
16. Last Thoughts

Upplagd i sortimentet: 7 Augusti, 2009