| Christmas in the White House Contributor(s): Menendez, Albert J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664222161 ISBN-13: 9780664222161 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $21.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 1983 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - General - Biography & Autobiography | Presidents & Heads Of State - Religion | Holidays - Christmas & Advent |
| Dewey: 973.099 |
| LCCN: 83003629 |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 5.38" W x 9.12" (0.45 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Holiday - Christmas - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Menendez, Albert J.: - Albert J. Menendez is the author or coauthor of a number of books on American culture and Christmas, including Christmas Songs Made in America. |