  White House Workers: Traditions And Memories (2008) (Dvd)White House Workers: Traditions And Memories (2008) (Dvd)
UPC Number: 093074800393
Actors: Jimmy Carter, The United States Marine Band
Directors: Marjorie Hunt
Format: Anamorphic, Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English
Region: Region 1
Number of discs: 1
Studio: Smithsonian/Folkways
Release date: February 10, 2009
Run time: 188 minutes
Product Description
Butlers, chefs, housekeepers, electricians, ushers, curators, & many more, all members of the permanent White House staff, tell tales of triumph, tragedy & deep devotion to the nation, the presidency & the First Families while working behind the scene at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. White House Workers: Traditions and Memories explores the dedication, skills & sacrifices of residence staff whose extraordinary service has helped the White House fulfill its multiple roles as a family residence, seat of government, ceremonial center, historic building & museum.
This DVD contains an introduction by former President Jimmy Carter recalling the White House workers he knew. Workers at the White House, a 32-minute documentary film featuring a broad range of workers who have served presidents from Herbert Hoover to George H.W. Bush. The Working White House: 200 Years of Traditions and Memories, a 12-minute introduction to the Smithsonian Institution's new traveling exhibition. Two hours of interviews conducted in 2007 with recently retired White House workers, recounting memories, describing traditions & expressing sense of community among staff & pride in their service to First Families & the nation. Extensive notes, 40-page booklet with photos.
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