A magical holiday season at the Executive mansion began as the first snow of the winter – 6 inches of it drifted down, blanketing the White House Grounds. The White House social calendar was crowded with events, among them a ball for members of congress, a party for the children of foreign diplomats, and receptions for the Secret Service, the White House staff and the press. Shown here is a return favorite, Aileen Quinn of “Annie” and her dog Sandy, and our First Lady dressed in her becoming “Nancy Reagan Red!” |