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DVD Suggestion: Backstairs At The White House
Watching a superb miniseries: Backstairs at the White House
The series is based on a book by Maggie Rogers-Clark. In 1909 her mother went to work as a maid at the Taft White House. Her mother kept working there until the late 1930′s and in the informal era often took Maggie to work with her.
Eventually Maggie went to work there full time, remaining on duty until 1961.
Her book is thus a first hand account of a half century at the White House and eight First Families. Absoutely amazing to watch for anyone interested in history.
It’s available on Netflix as well as at Amazon.
One Response to “DVD Suggestion: Backstairs At The White House”
Thanks Patrick, it sounds like a great mini-series.
Unfortunately Netflix isn’t streaming it yet… but I’ve got it on my wish list.