02582cam a22003613u 4500 73748 UtSlPG 20260610134715.0 m cr n 260607r20241927utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 27005704 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Colman, Edna M. (Edna Mary), -1951 White House gossip First edition Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-06-03 Alan, The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "White House Gossip: From Andrew Johnson to Calvin Coolidge" by Edna M. Colman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work shares anecdotal narratives and insider details regarding the personal lives and political environments of various U.S. presidents, starting from Andrew Johnson's administration through to that of Calvin Coolidge. The focus includes notable events, scandals, and the social milieu that surrounded the White House during these critical periods in American history. The opening of the book introduces Andrew Johnson’s tumultuous presidency following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Colman vividly depicts the atmosphere of grief and suspicion in Washington, alongside Johnson's immediate challenges, including demands for revenge against the conspirators of Lincoln's murder and the complex task of reuniting a fractured nation. The text hints at Johnson’s fierce determination and the political environment fraught with tension, as he attempts to maintain Lincoln's policies while navigating his impending conflict with Congress and public sentiment. This introduction sets the stage for the broader discussions and revelations that will unfold throughout the subsequent presidential administrations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1927 Presidents -- United States -- Biography Washington (D.C.) -- Social life and customs White House (Washington, D.C.) https://archive.org/details/whitehousegossip0000colm_g2s4 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73748 114473 114473