Kennedy, Mamie Eisenhower, and Queen Mary. The standout may be from the royal—a natural pearl and diamond pin that’s on offer for $468,500. That piece was a gift to Queen Mary from the then ...

Vaulted to Congress when she was elected in 1978 to succeed her late husband, she quickly established herself as a House member in her own right.

Mamie Eisenhower knew the power of the press (and the judiciousness of hype). In 1953, despite calls from the newspapers to release the details of her inauguration dress, she intentionally held her ...

Mamie Eisenhower knew the power of the press (and the judiciousness of hype). In 1953, despite calls from the newspapers to release the details of her inauguration dress, she intentionally held ...

On Monday, Oct. 6, 1952, the private train "Eisenhower Express," carrying Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife Mamie, rolled ...

(CNN) — By the time each U.S. President is sworn in, the first lady may already be a familiar face, either due to her campaign trail appearances (or absences), or prior roles within the White House.

Previous first ladies, including Mamie Eisenhower, Nancy Reagan and Jackie Kennedy, wore hats on Inauguration Day. It’s just that said hats were usually of the pillbox sort, specifically ...