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The White House Historical Association hosted a conference in Washington, D.C., with representatives from presidential sites across the nation. Social secretaries from the Reagan, George W. …

American University’s Anita McBride described being a guest at a White House state dinner. Ms. McBride served as chief of state to former first lady Laura Bush. This interview was part of C-…

American University’s Anita McBride talked about official protocol for White House state dinners and what it is like behind the scenes in the final moments before a foreign delegation arrive…

American University’s Anita McBride talked about the importance of “soft” diplomacy at a White House state dinner. Ms. McBride served as chief of state to former first lady Laura Bush. This …

American University’s Anita McBride talked about planning a major White House event and who gets invited. Ms. McBride serves as chief of state to former first lady Laura Bush. This interview…

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute hosted a conference on first lady Nancy Reagan’s life, work and legacy. Among the topics discussed were Nancy Reagan’s impact on the c…

U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council Member Anita McBride, who served as the chief of staff to first lady Laura Bush, talked about the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan and the impact of the T…

First ladies scholars reconsidered the lives and legacies of Sarah Polk, Mary Lincoln, and Lady Bird Johnson. They looked at how the women were viewed in their own times, and how history rem…

The was first panel from a daylong symposium co-hosted by American University’s First Ladies Initiative and the White House Historical Association, which provided this video. The conversat…

Michelle Obama moved into the White House 45 years after President Lyndon B. Johnson shepherded the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law. Seven of her predecessors had moved in to the executive…

Filmmakers and former White House officials described their work on productions depicting the White House and the presidency. The discussion hosted by the White House Historical Association …

Pat Nixon entered the White House as first lady 50 years ago in January 1969. A panel discussed her work, interests and contributions to the Nixon administration. The White House Historical …

Anita McBride, who served as the chief of staff to first lady Laura Bush, talked about first lady Melania Trump’s “Be Best” campaign and the role of the first lady.

The White House Historical Association convened a meeting in Washington, D.C. of those who work at presidential sites around the country -- and of descendants of presidents from James Monroe…

The White House Historical Association convened a meeting in Washington, D.C. of those who work at presidential sites around the country -- and of descendants of presidents from James Monroe…

LBJ Foundation president Mark Updegrove, former Chief of Staff to Laura Bush Anita McBride, and White House Historical Association president Stewart McLaurin discussed presidential legacies.

Former presidential assistant Anita McBride talked about her work with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh during the George W. Bush administration.

Historians examined the contributions of American first ladies during the nation’s wars. Speakers included William Seale, author of The President’s House and other books; history professor K…

Three former chiefs of staff with the Office of the First Lady talked about their experiences in the White House. Part of their discussion focused on the next presidential spouse and his or …

William Seale talked about the first ladies who have had the most impact on the executive mansion. The conversation was moderated by Susan Swain, C-SPAN co-president and editor of First Ladi…