Carl Sferrazza Anthony, Kennedy White House; Sally Bedell Smith, Grace and Power

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Carl Sferrazza Anthony, Kennedy White House; Sally Bedell Smith, Grace and Power. Carl Sferrazza Anthony, The Kennedy White House: Family Life & Pictures, 1961-1963. Carl Sferrazza Anthony is a. Carl Sferrazza Anthony's fascinating narrative brings new insight to the Kennedy story, in the first book to place the family within the context of 1960s culture and view historical events uniquely from the personal perspective of their family life. Carl Sferrazza Anthony, The Kennedy White House: Family Life & Pictures, 1961-1963 Carl Sferrazza Anthony is a prominent American author, historian, and media commentator specializing in the history of U.S. First Ladies and presidential families. He is widely recognized for his exhaustive research into the political and social influence of First Ladies, a role he has spent decades documenting across more than a dozen books. Professional Career and Expertise Anthony's career is marked by his deep access to White House history and its inhabitants: Historian and Curator : He served as the historian for the National First Ladies' Library in Canton, Ohio, and has guest-curated exhibits for various presidential libraries. Speechwriter : He wrote speeches for First Lady Nancy Reagan . Journalism : Anthony was a contributing editor for George magazine, founded by John F. Kennedy Jr. , and has written for major outlets like the New York Times, Vanity Fair, and the Washington Post. Media Commentator : He frequently appears on networks such as ABC, NBC, and CNN to provide historical context on presidential events, including weddings, funerals, and inaugurations. Major Published Works His scholarship focuses on transforming the public's understanding of First Ladies from domestic figures to political actors. Notable books include: First Ladies: The Saga of the Presidents' Wives and Their Power : A definitive two-volume history covering First Ladies from 1789 to 1990. Camera Girl: The Coming of Age of Jackie Bouvier Kennedy (2023): A detailed biography focused on Jacqueline Kennedy’s early life as a writer and photographer before she met JFK. Individual Biographies : He has authored in-depth studies of Florence Harding , Nellie Taft , Ida McKinley , and Jacqueline Kennedy . Personal Interests Beyond his scholarly work, Anthony maintains a personal website, Carl Anthony Online , where he writes about "Presidential Pop Culture," Americana, and diverse historical topics. In 2023, he made headlines when he lost a folder containing rare presidential signatures he had collected over decades while visiting Washington, D.C.. Packed with never-before-seen photographs, The Kennedy White House reveals the world's most famous family, unstaged and as they were, both behind White House doors and in their private homes in Virginia, Palm Beach, Newport, and Hyannis Port. Carl Sferrazza Anthony's fascinating narrative brings new insight to the Kennedy story, in the first book to place the family within the context of 1960s culture and view historical events uniquely from the personal perspective of their family life. A candid and compelling tour, The Kennedy White House "takes you inside the world's most famous goldfish bowl for a glimpse at life in the White House as you've never seen it before" (Julie N. Eisenhower). Sally Bedell Smith, Grace and Power: The Private World of the Kennedy White House Sally Bedell Smith (born 1948) is a prominent American biographer and journalist recognized for her extensive research into the British royal family and high-profile American figures. A long-time contributing editor at Vanity Fair and former New York Times reporter, she has authored bestselling biographies on Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, and the Kennedys. Key Aspects of Her Career and Life: Background: Born in 1948, she received her M.S. from Columbia University. Journalism Career: She worked for Time and The New York Times as a cultural news reporter before joining Vanity Fair in 1996. Biographical Focus: Known for in-depth, authorized, or access-driven biographies, covering subjects like William S. Paley, Pamela Harriman, and the Clintons. Royal Biographies: Notable works include Elizabeth the Queen (2012), Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life (2017), and studies on George VI and Diana. Awards & Personal Life: In 2012, she won the Washington Irving Medal for Literary Excellence. She resides in Washington, D.C., with her husband, Stephen G. Smith. She is noted for penetrating the "royal bubble" for her, using personal letters and diaries to provide intimate insights into her subjects. In GRACE & POWER: THE PRIVATE WORLD OF THE KENNEDY WHITE HOUSE , New York Times bestselling author Sally Bedell Smith takes us inside the Kennedy White House with unparalleled access and insight. Having interviewed scores of Kennedy intimates, including many who have never spoken before, and drawing on letters and personal papers made available for the first time, Smith paints a richly detailed picture of the personal relationships behind the high purpose and poiltical drama of the twentieth century's most storied presidency.At the dawn of the 1960s, a forty-three-year-old president and his thirty-one-year-old first lady – the youngest couple ever to occupy the White House – captivated the world with their easy elegance and their cool conviction that anything was possible. Jack and Jackie Kennedy gathered around them an intensely loyal and brillant coterie of intellectuals, journalists, diplomats, international jet-setters and artists. Perhaps as never before, Washington was sharply divided between the “ins” and the “outs.”In his public life, JFK created a New Frontier, stared down the Soviets, and devoted himself to his wife and children. As first lady, Jackie mesmerized foreign leaders and the American people with her style and sophistication, creating a White House renowned for its beauty and culture. Smith brilliantly recreates the glamorous pageant of the Kennedy years, as well as the daily texture of the Kennedys’ marriage, friendships, political associations, and, in Jack’s case, multiple love affairs.Smith’s striking revelations include new information about what drew Jack to his numerous mistresses – and what effects the relationships ultimately had on the women; about the rivalries and resentments among Kennedy’s advisers; and about the poignant days before and after Kennedy’s assassination.Smith has fashioned a vivid and nuanced portrait not only of two extraordinary individuals but of a new age that sprang to life around them. Shimmering with intelligence and detail, GRACE AND POWER is history at its finest.