{"id":19174,"date":"2024-11-27T10:48:24","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T10:48:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpt.m2mbeta.com\/?p=19174"},"modified":"2024-11-27T10:48:24","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T10:48:24","slug":"presidents-come-and-go-but-white-house-cant-run-without-career-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpt.m2mbeta.com\/?p=19174","title":{"rendered":"Presidents come and go, but White House can&#039;t run without career staff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Stewart D. McLaurin<\/p>\n<div>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__bv\"\/>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__bvd gnt_x__h\"\/>\n<aside class=\"gnt_em gnt_em__fp gnt_em_vp__tp gnt_em__el\" aria-label=\"Video - White House turkeys \u2018gobble on\u2019 after pardon from President Joe Biden\">\n<div class=\"gnt_em_vp_w\" data-g-r=\"vp_tp\" data-c-vt=\"teal\" data-t-pl=\"teal-hero\"><button class=\"gnt_em_vp_a gnt_em_vp__tp_a\" data-g-r=\"vp_ap vp_tg\" data-c-vpattrs=\"{&quot;muted&quot;:true,&quot;bContent&quot;:false,&quot;an&quot;:&quot;usatoday&quot;,&quot;pn&quot;:&quot;USA TODAY&quot;,&quot;vidNum&quot;:1,&quot;docking&quot;:true,&quot;t0060&quot;:1,&quot;cut&quot;:1}\" data-c-vpdata=\"{&quot;adsEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;awsPath&quot;:&quot;news\/politics&quot;,&quot;byline&quot;:&quot;LeeAnne Lowry&quot;,&quot;canonicalURL&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;contentSourceCode&quot;:&quot;USAT&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:51000,&quot;headline&quot;:&quot;White House turkeys \u2018gobble on\u2019 after pardon from President Joe Biden&quot;,&quot;hlsURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/hlsmedia.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/videos\/zype\/renditions\/6744b69cff24460001843315\/480p_30fps,720p_30fps,1080p_30fps,master.m3u8?subtitles=76569466007&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;76569466007&quot;,&quot;image&quot;:{&quot;opto&quot;:true,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/11\/25\/USAT\/76569509007-20241125-vpc-biden-pardons-thanksgiving-turkeys-reuters-00-00-00-00-still-003.jpg?crop=1919,1079,x0,y0&quot;},&quot;keywords&quot;:&quot;Thanksgiving (United States),Turkeys,Joe Biden,Syndication - Vertical Video,Video Syndication - USAT,VPC - Video Analytics&quot;,&quot;mp4URL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/downloadmedia.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/videos\/zype\/renditions\/6744b69cff24460001843315\/1080p_30fps.mp4&quot;,&quot;origin&quot;:&quot;USA TODAY&quot;,&quot;pageURL&quot;:{&quot;long&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/videos\/news\/politics\/2024\/11\/25\/white-house-turkeys-gobble-after-presidential-pardon-biden\/76569466007\/&quot;},&quot;promoBrief&quot;:&quot;&quot;Today, Peach and Blossom will join the free birds of the United States of America.&quot; Joe Biden pardoned two turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving.&quot;,&quot;propertyName&quot;:&quot;USATODAY&quot;,&quot;series&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;ssts&quot;:{&quot;section&quot;:&quot;news&quot;,&quot;subsection&quot;:&quot;politics&quot;,&quot;topic&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;subtopic&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;tags&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;e00814b4-ed61-4e16-9ba7-ffacb3ca0be1&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Thanksgiving (United States)&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;331081f5-ec7f-4659-883a-5f2f47d33015&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Turkeys&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;bce3c45f-197d-4845-8248-87d4f3a737c8&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Joe Biden&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;e0175a3c-0c15-42c4-b26b-43a3fc96471f&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Syndication - Vertical Video&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;6f55135f-3b5e-490d-8a52-a3b8e1f11ee7&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Video Syndication - USAT&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;12cc5543-9f04-49f7-9b7f-d0d46b93b8e0&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;VPC - Video Analytics&quot;}],&quot;title&quot;:&quot;White House turkeys \u2018gobble on\u2019 after presidential pardon&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;\/videos\/news\/politics\/2024\/11\/25\/white-house-turkeys-gobble-after-presidential-pardon-biden\/76569466007\/&quot;}\" aria-label=\"Play video\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"gnt_em_vp_img\" src=\"\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/11\/26\/USAT\/76593392007-dale-haney.jpg?crop=5860,3296,x0,y299&amp;width=660&amp;height=371&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" data-g-r=\"vp_po\" fetchpriority=\"high\" elementtiming=\"ar-lead-image\" decoding=\"async\"\/><svg class=\"gnt_em_vp_svg\"><use xlink:href=\"#gnt_svg_video_play\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The White House has served as the <a href=\"https:\/\/clintonwhitehouse5.archives.gov\/WH\/glimpse\/top.html#:~:text=Although%20President%20Washington%20oversaw%20the,his%20own%20changes%20and%20additions.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|${u}\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">residence of the president of the United States<\/a> since 1800, when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/john-and-abigail-adams-a-tradition-begins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|${u}\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">John and Abigail Adams first moved in<\/a>. Today, while presidents and their families come and go, the seamless functioning of the Executive Mansion relies on a dedicated team of career staff.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">These individuals, some of whom spend their entire careers in service to the White House, ensure that its operations carry on regardless of political transitions. However, this continuity has not always been present, as the structure of the household and its staff evolved significantly over time.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/questions\/did-slaves-build-the-white-house#:~:text=Enslaved%20laborers%20participated%20in%20every,free%20African%2DAmerican%20wage%20laborers.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|${u}\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Free and enslaved workers built the White House<\/a>, and early household operations also relied on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/white-house-workers-timeline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|${u}\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">mix of free and enslaved labor<\/a>. Many early presidents brought enslaved individuals with them to the White House and often employed personal stewards to manage household operations.<\/p>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al\"\/>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Congress did not provide funds for the president\u2019s household expenses. As a result, every new president was responsible for hiring and managing their own staff. Over time, some of these domestic roles transitioned into government positions, laying the foundation for the modern White House staff structure.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img gnt_em_img__inset\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:411px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" src=\"\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/11\/26\/USAT\/76591822007-william-slade.jpg?width=300&amp;height=411&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/11\/26\/USAT\/76591822007-william-slade.jpg?width=600&amp;height=822&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"William Slade was White House usher, one of the highest posts available to a Black Washingtonian during the Lincoln administration. President Andrew Johnson promoted Slade to steward. His promotion was celebrated within the African American community as a milestone, even though his tenure as steward was brief due to his death in 1868.\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"gnt_ar_b_h2\">White House staff changes with racial, technological advancements<\/h2>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">One notable figure in this transition was\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/slaverys-mark-on-lincolns-white-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|${u}\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">William Slade<\/a>, an African American man who worked in the White House during President Abraham Lincoln\u2019s administration and was later appointed steward by President Andrew Johnson. Slade\u2019s role was significant, as it marked a shift toward African Americans holding positions of greater responsibility in the White House. His promotion was celebrated within the African American community as a milestone, even though his tenure as steward was brief due to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lincolncottage.org\/william-slade-influential-abolitionist-who-worked-at-the-cottage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|${u}\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">his death in 1868<\/a>.\u00a0Another long-serving figure from this era was\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/jerry-smith\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|${u}\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Jerry Smith<\/a>, who worked as a laborer at the White House from the presidencies of Ulysses S. Grant to Theodore Roosevelt. Over three decades, Smith performed a variety of tasks and jobs, becoming a familiar presence within the household. Visitors and reporters often sought him out for his stories and recollections, highlighting how long-serving staff became integral to the legacy and institutional memory of the White House.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img gnt_em_img__inset\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:417px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" src=\"\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/11\/26\/USAT\/76592141007-jerry-smith.jpg?width=300&amp;height=417&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/11\/26\/USAT\/76592141007-jerry-smith.jpg?width=600&amp;height=834&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jeremiah &quot;Jerry&quot; Smith started working at the White House during Ulysses S. Grant's administration in the late 1860s and served as butler, cook, doorman and footman until his retirement about 35 years later. Shortly before dying at age 69 in 1904, Smith was visited at his home by President Theodore Roosevelt.\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, White House staff positions and their respective duties began to formalize. Roles once filled by personal connections or temporary appointees became more consistent, with individuals staying on through multiple presidencies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">This shift coincided with technological advancements that brought new complexities to managing the residence.<\/p>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al\"\/>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong class=\"gnt_ar_b_al\">Opinion:<\/strong><a href=\"\/story\/opinion\/2024\/10\/31\/halloween-white-house-biden-obama-trump-clinton\/75939978007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-t-l=\":b|e|spike click:12|${u}\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">What is Halloween like at the White House? It depends on the president.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/the-electric-career-of-ike-hoover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|${u}\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Ike Hoover<\/a>, originally hired during President Benjamin Harrison\u2019s administration as an electrician, exemplified this change. Tasked with installing the White House\u2019s first electric lights, Hoover\u2019s technical skills secured him a lasting place within the household. Over the years, he rose to become chief usher, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the White House with precision and adaptability.\u00a0During this era, staff began to document their experiences, offering valuable insights into White House life.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"gnt_ar_b_h2\">White House staff structure mirrors broader US history<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img gnt_em_img__inset\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:434px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" src=\"\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/11\/26\/USAT\/76593048007-lillian-rogers-parks-book.jpg?width=300&amp;height=434&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/11\/26\/USAT\/76593048007-lillian-rogers-parks-book.jpg?width=600&amp;height=868&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"In &quot;My Thirty Years Backstairs at the White House,&quot; Lillian Rogers Parks not only chronicled her role as a maid and seamstress at the Executive Mansion from 1929 to 1960. She also wrote of her mother, Maggie Rogers, who served as a maid under earlier administrations.\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Lillian Rogers Parks, who served as a maid and seamstress from 1929 to 1960, captured the humanity of the White House in her memoir,\u00a0&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Thirty-Years-Backstairs-White-House\/dp\/092389196X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|${u}\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">My Thirty Years Backstairs at the White House<\/a>.&#8221; Parks not only chronicled her own experiences but also recounted those of her mother, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/photos\/the-working-white-house-lillian-rogers-parks-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|${u}\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Maggie Rogers<\/a>, who served as a maid under earlier administrations. Their stories provide a poignant reminder of the personal connections that staff often formed with the first families.\u00a0Another key figure from this period was <a href=\"https:\/\/hoptownchronicle.org\/hopkinsville-native-edmund-w-starling-protected-five-presidents-as-a-secret-service-agent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|${u}\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Edmund Starling<\/a>, who led presidential protection in the 1920s. As the head of security, Starling\u2019s role underscored the growing importance of safeguarding the president and their family in an increasingly modern and public-facing White House. His work highlighted the evolving demands on career staff as the presidency adapted to new security challenges.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_anc\" id=\"gnt_atomsnc\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-method=\"loadAnc\" aria-label=\"Newsletter signup form\"\/>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong class=\"gnt_ar_b_al\">Opinion:<\/strong><a href=\"\/story\/opinion\/2024\/09\/27\/white-house-exhibit-experience-american-history\/75392807007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-t-l=\":b|e|spike click:18|${u}\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">The White House has always been &#8216;The People&#8217;s House.&#8217; Now you can experience that.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The latter half of the 20th century marked the institutionalization of many White House staff roles, with career professionals becoming the backbone of the Executive Mansion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><a href=\"https:\/\/geraldrfordfoundation.org\/centennial\/oralhistory\/gary-walters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|${u}\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Gary Walters<\/a>, who joined the Uniformed Division of the Secret Service in 1970 served as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/archive\/style\/2009\/06\/06\/observer-in-chief\/28bfe4ba-f651-4167-968b-963227a8f5a6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|${u}\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">chief usher from 1986 to 2007<\/a>, embodied the professionalism and continuity that defines modern White House operations. Walters oversaw transitions between multiple administrations, managing everything from Inauguration Day logistics to the private needs of first families. His ability to balance tradition with the unique preferences of each family underscored the critical role of career staff in maintaining stability during periods of political change.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img gnt_em_img__inset\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:450px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" src=\"\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/11\/26\/USAT\/76592935007-1135619.jpg?width=300&amp;height=450&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/11\/26\/USAT\/76592935007-1135619.jpg?width=600&amp;height=900&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford in the State Dining Room in 2014. Appointed in 2005, Comerford, the first woman and first person of Asian descent to serve in this role, retired in August 2024.\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Running the famed White House kitchen, <a href=\"\/story\/news\/politics\/2024\/08\/01\/white-house-chef-cristeta-comerford-retires\/74629964007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-t-l=\":b|e|k|${u}\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Cristeta Comerford,<\/a> the first woman and first person of Asian descent to serve as White House executive chef, left an indelible mark on presidential dining. Appointed in 2005, Comerford\u2019s tenure spanned multiple administrations, during which she crafted menus that reflected both the personal tastes of the first families and the broader goals of culinary diplomacy. Her innovation and dedication set a high standard for White House cuisine. Comerford just retired in August. \u00a0Meanwhile, the White House grounds have flourished under the care of <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/dale-haney-white-house-groundskeeper-35f3c88d2e3e3feedda7db1bfe52f783\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|${u}\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Dale Haney<\/a>, who since 1972 has served as first a gardener and now superintendent. Known for his meticulous attention to the gardens and his unofficial role as caretaker of presidential pets, Haney has ensured that the grounds remain not only an extension of the presidency but also a place for first families to enjoy. His decades of service highlight the commitment and expertise that career staff bring to their roles.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_img\"><img class=\"gnt_em_img_i\" style=\"height:441px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" src=\"\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/11\/26\/USAT\/76593392007-dale-haney.jpg?width=660&amp;height=441&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" srcset=\"\/gcdn\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2024\/11\/26\/USAT\/76593392007-dale-haney.jpg?width=1320&amp;height=882&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp 2x\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden speak during a tree planting ceremony dedicated to White House grounds superintendent Dale Haney in 2022, marking Haney's 50th anniversary since he served as first a gardener in 1972 at the Executive Mansion.\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">In some ways, the White House and the evolution of the staff structure mirror the broader history of the United States. From its early reliance on free and enslaved labor to formalizing domestic roles into government positions, the White House has transformed into a place where dedication and expertise are paramount.<\/p>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al\"\/>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Career employees \u2012 whether tending the gardens, preparing meals and state dinners, or ensuring the seamless operation of the residence \u2012 are the unsung heroes who sustain the White House as both a home and a symbol of American democracy.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_hf\" aria-label=\"new opinion alert box\" data-t-cel=\"hb64\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-type=\"method\" data-gl-method=\"loadHb64\" data-gl-hb64=\"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\"\/>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Figures like Cristeta Comerford, Dale Haney and Gary Walters exemplify the heights of professionalism that define the modern era.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Earlier figures such as William Slade and Jerry Smith remind us that while they may have held different titles under vastly different circumstances, they also contributed to this evolution and legacy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Together, their stories form a continuum of service and excellence, ensuring that the White House remains a place of dignity and tradition for generations to come.\u00a0In celebrating these individuals, we acknowledge the essential role of those who work behind the scenes. The White House is more than just the residence of the president \u2012 it is a workplace, a home and a living monument to the nation\u2019s history, sustained by the quiet dedication of those who serve it with loyalty and distinction.<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/staff\/stewart-mclaurin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|${u}\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">Stewart D. McLaurin<\/a> is president of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|${u}\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">White House Historical Association<\/a> and director of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepeopleshouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|${u}\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">The People\u2019s House: A White House Experience<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_hf gnt_em__lp\" aria-label=\"End of column box 2024\" data-t-cel=\"hb64\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-type=\"method\" data-gl-method=\"loadHb64\" data-gl-hb64=\"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\"\/><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><em>Source: <\/em> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/politics.einnews.com\/article\/764218775\/IwWBellLWRagy3Ht?ref=rss&amp;ecode=kmfm9fDbRbj4OPCJ\">politics.einnews.com\u2026<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stewart D. McLaurin The White House has served as the residence of the president of the United States since 1800, when John and Abigail Adams first moved in. Today, while presidents and their families come and go, the seamless functioning of the Executive Mansion relies on a dedicated team of career staff. 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