Presidential Inauguration Coverage
Telephone lines were open for comments on the 58th Presidential Inauguration. Live scenes of Capitol Hill were shown, people attending the ceremony were interviewed, video clips were shown…
503 viewsTelephone lines were open for comments on the 58th Presidential Inauguration. Live scenes of Capitol Hill were shown, people attending the ceremony were interviewed, video clips were shown…
503 viewsFormer White House chief usher Gary Walters talked about the history of White House transitions, and what goes on behind-the-scenes between the election and Inauguration Day.
288 viewsFormer White House staffers and presidential transition team officials discussed events leading up to an inauguration, how the incoming First Family prepares to move into the White House…
271 viewsFormer White House Chief Usher Gary Walters talked about the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He stayed at his post in the evacuated White House, seeing to the needs of the president and…
630 viewsGary Walters, a former White House chief usher, showed slides as he discussed the modern first ladies he served. He served seven first families from 2000-2007. “Portraits and Contrasts” was part of the…
323 viewsFormer White House staff members talked about the roles of the first lady of the United States. They told stories of their experiences with various first ladies.*Topics included state dinners, administration…
888 viewsPanelists talked about White House holiday decorations throughout history. Panelists included Lynda Johnson Robb, Genevieve Gorder, Gary Walter, and Coleen Christian Burke. The panel was…
359 viewsGary Walters talked about his career as White House usher. He became Chief White House Usher in 1986 and will retire this month. He said the duties of the Chief Usher are similar to those…
578 viewsFormer employees talked about working at the White House. Topics included how they obtained their jobs and the difficulties of the transition between first families. They also responded to questions from…
663 viewsPrior to the start of the Inauguration Day ceremonies, various events and activities were shown. Mr. Walters spoke about preparations for presidential inaugurations. Members of the public…
266 viewsPrior to the start of the Inauguration Day ceremonies, various events and activities were shown. Mr. Walters spoke about preparations for presidential inaugurations. Members of the public…
167 viewsMr. Walters spoke about the role of the White House Usher and his experience with the first families since the Ford administration. He recounted several personal experiences while working for various…
266 viewsFormer White House Chief Usher Gary Walters spoke about the White House preparations for the presidential transition and activities undertaken by the White House staff in the course of Inauguration…
1,158 viewsAs part of a symposium marking the 200th anniversary of the White House, current and former White House officials spoke about the daily workings of the White House. Among the topics they…
176 viewsPresident and Mrs. Bush hosted a state dinner for President and Mrs. Kibaki of Kenya. The program featured guest arrivals, dinner preparations, and official toasts. In the official toasts…
285 viewsA tour inside the White House was shown from the main entrance (Grand Foyer) to the Red Room, the Diplomatic Reception Room and the President’s Library. The history of the White House and…
5,055 viewsIn the style of an official state dinner, a New Year’s Eve dinner was held for the new millennium. During the program White House officials talked about the preparations for the dinner,…
784 viewsTelephone lines were opened for audience comments. Callers answered the question, “Who was the most significant person of the century?” Live shots were shown of The Mall in Washington, DC where the…
39 viewsWhite House officials testified about the appearance on January 4, 1996 of missing Rose Law Firm files from Hillary Rodham Clinton’s law practice in Arkansas.
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