[ePub] The Nixon White House Redecoration and Acquisition Program: An Illustrated History by Patrick Phillips-Schrock in Arts-Photography

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Why This Book Is Very ImportantBy Joshua MillerWhen I suggested to Patrick Phillips-Schrock that he write a volume on the Executive Mansions redecoration under Mrs. Nixon as early as 2008. I had no idea he probably already had the idea on the back burner of his mind! I will never take credit for even the inception of the book here. in its final version. I am mentioned under my previously married name in Phillips-Schrocks Foreward.A true gift has been given to the American People through the research so well carried out bu Patrick. The way each room is broken down in the book in fully illustrated. chronological order in which Mrs. Nixon worked on them. along with graphics created by Phillips-Schrock of pre and post-Nixon redecoration furniture arrangements. Mrs. Nixons work with either Clement Conger and Edward Vason Jones. or her personal decorator Sarah Jackson Doyle. whos touches took place in the second and third Private Residence floors are equally examined and illustrated.Perhaps the only thing missing are non-existent Presidential China pattern exemplars. because the china was going to be ordered after August of 1974. After President Nixons daughter Julie Eisenhower (married to President Dwight D. Eisenhowers grandson. David) went to her mother in the Residence and told her that Nixon had told her that he was going to resign office within days. Mrs. Nixon called Mr. Congers office and told him. without explanation. to cancel the china order with the United States fine china manufacturer. Lennox.Patricks book is a fine addition to the history of the Executive Mansion. The way the White House looks today is not that of Jacqueline Kennedys work. but Pat Nixons.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A book worth reading.By Donald PostGreat book I learned a lot about how much the White House changed under the Nixons.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerNice to see story of work led by Pat Nixon.