This enjoyable book illuminates the long-held traditions and rare occurances that have shaped Christmas at the White House over the course of its history. Albert Menendez poured through diaries, memoirs, letters, newspapers, and more to compile the stories chronicled here, which include a Christmas wedding and honeymoon for Woodrow Wilson, the first lighting of the National Christmas Tree by Calvin Coolidge, a surprise dinner for poor children hosted by Abraham Lincoln's son, and so much more.
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This enjoyable book illuminates the long-held traditions and rare occurances that have shaped Christmas at the White House over the course of its history. Albert Menendez poured through diaries, memoirs, letters, newspapers, and more to compile the stories chronicled here, which include a Christmas wedding and honeymoon for Woodrow Wilson, the first lighting of the National Christmas Tree by Calvin Coolidge, a surprise dinner for poor children hosted by Abraham Lincoln's son, and so much more.
Imprint | Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | December 1983 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | December 1983 |
Authors | Albert J. Menendez |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 8mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 128 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-664-22216-1 |
Barcode | 9780664222161 |
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LSN | 0-664-22216-1 |