Introduce and welcome all of you this very special evening as a continuing mission of the White House Historical associations, president ial sites summit, which i hear is going swimmingly and this panel will engage as i think, very powerfully entitled, entertaining at the white house, a conversation with former social secretaries. After that engaging conversation, were well, were welcoming you to a number exhibits that weve kept open. The star spangled banner just, in case you havent had enough lately. Of course, is right behind me. And its special chamber. The american presidency and the first ladys just above you on the third floor. And our new and culture wing three west with entertainment nation a spectacular a way to as well as some of our incredible curators who visit our guides up there. Each of these exhibitions as well as our museums overriding help us envision our mission and live it each day, which is to empower people to create a more just and compassionate future by preser
This panel will engage as i think, very powerfully entitled, entertaining at the white house, a conversation with former social secretaries. After that engaging conversation, were well, were welcoming you to a number exhibits that weve kept open. The star spangled banner just, in case you havent had enough lately. Of course, is right behind me. And its special chamber. The american presidency and the first ladys just above you on the third floor. And our new and culture wing three west with entertainment nation a spectacular a way to as well as some of our incredible curators who visit our guides up there. Each of these exhibitions as well as our museums overriding help us envision our mission and live it each day, which is to empower people to create a more just and compassionate future by preserving, sharing and exploring the complexities of our past. So we thank you for helping us enact this mission as we honor yours, we have much in common with the White House Historical associatio
President ial object from its very much contingent to in the story. Well, thank you for that, kate im afraid that concludes our time today. We you thank you so much. It is truly a pleasure to introduce and welcome all of you this very special evening as a continuing mission of the White House Historical associations, president ial sites summit, which i hear is going swimmingly and this panel will engage as i think, very powerfully entitled, entertaining at the white house, a conversation with former social secretaries. After that engaging conversation, were well, were welcoming you to a number exhibits that weve kept open. The star spangled banner just, in case you havent had enough lately. Of course, is right behind me. And its special chamber. The american presidency and the first ladys just above you on the third floor. And our new and culture wing three west with entertainment nation a spectacular a way to as well as some of our incredible curators who visit our guides up there. Ea
Nancy pelosi, of course. Legislative affairs has a huge role. They are trying to get as many members of congress as possible. Engagementof public wants to invite folks. It is a huge amount of compromise and debate. Many names in the media. Chuck todd. Gayle king of cbs. What is the rationale behind inviting the media . Shop puts a lot of effort into who they want to see there. It is a way for them to see dinner and state ten have a part of the experience. Been 13 of them, they have been able to spread it out. The surprising people showing up. Chance the rapper. His dad is a former colleague of mine, working with then senator obama. Longtime chicago friend. Great seeing him there. Also, jerry seinfeld. One of the reporters said, you are not italian. Why are you here . Is there thinking about, lets think some people and think about our future . You saw a number of wonderful chefs. Rachael ray. Their friend, mario batali helping prepare the meal. Read aty of ideas crosssection of america,
This was a bit of a do over. There was any knowledge and and knowledge meant an acknowledgement the first time was a misstep. Wasought the herrera dress nice. Of the lastnd one. It was such a surprise. One of the things she does quite well, one of the reasons people are eager to see what she is going to wear, is because she does not just go with design houses that have been around for decades. Brendan mackerel hasnt even been in business for more than a year. Wore before, had not been in business very long. That is really nice to see. She is supporting Small Businesses. In the true sense of the word. Thank you for your time. And tonights state dinner dress versace. R such a tweeting, she looks flawless. Ceis comes from the versa fashion house. The first lady has had a major impact on the fashion industry. , following anlue appearance by the first lady, was 14 million. The dresses often sell out immediately. This diplomatic art. She tries to think about the diplomacy aspect. Robin said