Former senior advisers to first ladies talked about their White House experiences and the working bonds between first ladies regardless of political party. They talked about life and politics in the executive mansion’s East Wing and about how they worked with their first ladies to promote the first lady’s agenda and interests. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Allida Black moderated.
“Behind the Scenes in the East Wing: Senior Advisors to the First Ladies” was a panel at the conference “America’s First Ladies: An Enduring Legacy.” Held at the George Bush Presidential Library Center in College Station, it was the first of three conferences focusing on first ladies organized by Anita McBride to be held at the Texas presidential libraries. It was presented in partnership with American University, Texas A&M University, the White House Historical Association, George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, and the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation.