Upstairs at the White House Free Audiobook Download

Author : J.B. West

J.B. West (1912–1983) served as the chief usher of the White House, a position that earned him the title of “the most powerful man in Washington next to the president.” Known for his discretion and sharp wit, West oversaw the extensive staff responsible for accommodating the personal needs of six presidents and their first ladies, managing everything from state dinners and weddings to memorials and redecorations. His career began as an assistant to the chief usher before he transitioned to the role of chief usher following his service as a high-ranking civilian officer in the US Navy. A native of Iowa, West's influential tenure at the White House spanned from 1941 to 1969, after which he published the best-selling memoir, Upstairs at the White House, in 1973. The book garnered widespread acclaim, remaining on the New York Times bestseller list for months and selling over two million copies in multiple languages.