White House Life: A Tea for Military Mothers, the New China Service and First Ladies Biographies

Jill and Michele with military mothers

The First Lady and Dr. Biden Host their Mother’s Day Tea to Honor Military-Connected Mothers May 08, 2015 | 13:08 | Public Domain

Army News Service photo by Lisa Ferdinando  

First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden host their annual Mother’s Day tea to honor military-connected mothers at the White House. As part of their Joining Forces initiative, Mrs. Obama and Dr. Biden deliver brief remarks in the East Room followed by a musical performance by Ben Folds. At the event, the First Lady and Dr. Biden also help military kids create homemade gifts for their mothers and grandmothers. May 8, 2015.

 

Catching Up with The Curator: The Obama State China Service, April 27, 2015 | 3:47 | Public Domain

For a new state china service, First Lady Michelle Obama wanted it to have modern elements, but also for it to be practical, in the sense that it would be complementary to the preceding historic state services. The Obama State China Service consists of eleven-piece place settings for 320.

The White House Beehive


The Beehive

Charlie Brandt, a White House carpenter for more than two decades, started beekeeping as a hobby, and the Obama White House quickly embraced the idea of making honey on-site to use in White House recipes. Brandt is now the official beekeeper of what is believed to be the first ever beehive on White House grounds. The beehive is located on the South Lawn, and the foraging bees help pollinate the Kitchen Garden.


The First Ladies

First Ladies  

Which two first ladies met their husbands through local newspapers? Who was the first First Lady to make regular nationwide radio broadcasts? Which First Lady cared for wounded soldiers in her husband’s command? Who was originally a Broadway actress before becoming the First Lady?  If you’re looking to learn more about the past First Ladies who have helped lead our country, you’re in the right place. Take a look at our full set of biographies. Then, quiz your friends.

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