From FDR to Trump: Life in the Modern White House
From the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt to that of Donald Trump, the White House has served as both the center of American government and the stage for history. Former White House Chief Usher of the Executive Residence Gary Walters and presidential historian Stewart McLaurin share remarkable stories from behind the scenes of America's most famous residence, exploring how presidents, first families, staff, and traditions have shaped life inside the modern White House across decades of change, crisis, and celebration.
Purchase of ticket includes a free book.
*This Moments That Shaped America – A Nation and Independence at 250 event is part of the JES's USA 250 Event Series.
Location: Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St. Erie, PA 16508
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 28th, 7:00-8:30PM
Admission: Week Pass for $50/each or $90 with a guest - $15/each or $25 with a guest
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Gary J. Walters is a former chief usher of the Executive Residence at the White House. He has more than thirty years of service to the White House. He is the author of White House Memories 1970-2007: Recollections of the Longest Serving Chief Usher.
Stewart D. McLaurin has served as the president of the White House Historical Association since 2014. He is the host of The White House 1600 Sessions, the Association’s official audio and video podcast devoted to exploring the history and untold stories of America’s most iconic residence and highest office. He is a member of the USA Today Board of Contributors and writes a monthly column about the history of the White House. His books include the People’s House Miscellany: A Treasury of White House History, Fun Facts, and Things to Know, and James Hoban: Designer and Builder of the White House, which he has adapted into a children’s book, The White House: Designed by James Hoban, Built by Many Hands
