When it comes to fixing up the White House, every first lady has a little “Jackie” in them.
Take former first lady Pat Nixon. She quietly acquired more historical artifacts than Jacqueline Kennedy. Nancy Reagan raised about $1 million to redecorate the private quarters and refurbish some public areas. Laura Bush supervised the first major renovation of the Lincoln Bedroom since 1952. And Michelle Obama introduced abstract art to the Family Dining Room.
The 395-page coffee table-style book provides details on nearly all the significant items in the White House and dishes on how they got there. Asked who had the biggest impact on decorating the White House in modern times, Allman said, “You’d have to say Mrs. Kennedy.” In her time, the office of the curator was established, efforts were made to retrieve items taken out of the White House, and the White House Historical Association was created to help fund restorations.
“They don’t want to jump out of the past,” said Allman, but “they don’t necessarily want to be living with the past.”
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