The First Lady and the East Wing
The Office of the First Lady plays a unique role during any presidential administration. The First Lady is not elected by the people, and holds no executive power, and yet, she undeniably exerts influence on the President and policy. This project examines the office of First Lady Laura Bush and the influence of the East Wing during the George W. Bush presidency.
Lead Scholar - Dr. Sylvia Hoffert
Interviewees:
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Laura Bush First Lady of the United States |
Noelia Rodriguez Communications Director and Press Secretary |
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Lea Berman Social Secretary |
Charity Wallace Director of Scheduling and Advance |
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Catherine Fenton Social Secretary |
Sonya Medina Williams Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy and Director of Policy and Projects for the First Lady |
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Anne Heiligenstein Director of Policy and Projects |
William Yosses White House Pastry Chef |
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Anita McBride Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush |
Amy Zantzinger Special Assistant to the President and White House Society Secretary |
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Sally McDonough Communications Director and Press Secretary in the Office of the First Lady |
These interviews will remain sealed from public viewing until a date specified in the agreement with each individual.