The Clinton Pets, Buddy and Socks
Bill Clinton grew up with dogs, so it was only natural that at some point the Clintons would add a dog to their family. The decision to expand their “pack” […]
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American Presidents & Their Families
They grew up to be president but what were their childhoods like?
The Carter Family and Amy’s Dog, Grits
Amy Carter was age 9 when the Carter family moved into the White House. The family arrived with Amy’s Siamese cat, Misty Malarkey Ying Yang. (Misty Malarkey was the last
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Amy Carter and her Tree House: Growing Up in the White House
When the Carter family moved into the White House in January of 1977, Rosalyn and Jimmy made it clear that Amy, the youngest of their four children and the only
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Eleanor Roosevelt: Foster Parent for World War II Refugees
Throughout her life, Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) was a humanitarian, always finding ways to play an active role in helping others. She was particularly affected by the plight of those whose lives were disrupted—often destroyed— by World War II.
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In Honor of Presidents Day
Today we celebrate both Abraham Lincoln’s birthday (February 12) and George Washington’s birthday (February 22) on the same weekend, so in honor of both presidents I would like to call your attention to several stories I have written about both presidents.
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The White House and Holidays Past
Even in the 1920s, the economy had quite an effect on the holidays, starting with changes for the president and his family. In 1928 Herbert Hoover and his wife had done their holiday shopping in Rio de Janeiro and celebrated Christmas Day on a battleship traveling back from their good-will tour of Latin America. It was reported that in 1929 they were to celebrate very differently. Here are some of the aspects of the Hoovers’ 1929 celebration:
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