How Jackie Kennedy Began the White House Christmas Tradition
The advent of the modern media presidency
From Town and Country
One of the many duties assigned to the First Lady is decorating the White House for the holidays each year. It will come as little surprise to learn that Jackie Kennedy is the founder of this festive tradition. Although other administrations, like the Eisenhowers, put up Christmas décor in previous years, it was Jackie who created a…
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