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:

Laura Bush First Lady of the United States	Noelia Rodriguez Communications Director and Press Secretary
Lea Berman Social Secretary	Charity Wallace Director of Scheduling and Advance
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
Anne Heiligenstein Director of Policy and Projects	William Yosses White House Pastry Chef
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
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.