2024

In April, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was featured in the cover story of Stroll discussing her White House experiences and scholarship. 

On March 28, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was interviewed on West Palm Beach, Florida's ABC WPBF television station during Women's History Month to discuss the important role first ladies have played in U.S. history.

On March 28, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was quoted in an article on Palm Beach Atlantic University's news site highlighting her participation in the LeMieux Center for Public Policy's conversation, "The Evolving Role of U.S. First Ladies" moderated by Frances Fisher.

On March 27, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was quoted in an article by Jennifer Taylor for East Wing Magazine on First Lady Jill Biden's role in the White House Women's Health Research Initiative and the vast impact a first lady's involvement in an issue can make.

On March 18, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was featured in an article for AARP Magazine by Christina Ianzito to discuss the roles first ladies play in our nation's history and share interesting stories by historical first ladies from years past.

On March 15, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was interviewed for the Julie Mason Show on SiriusXM Radio to discuss her new book about the history of U.S. first ladies, Remember the First Ladies: Legacies of America's History-Making Women.

On March 11, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was featured in an article by Dara Klatt in Washington Life about how White House style and the impact of first ladies influenced her own home.

On March 7, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was interviewed on KHOU's Great Day Houston to celebrate Women's History Month. McBride shared stories about the role of America's first ladies and their contributions to our nation's history.

On March 7, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was featured in an article for National Archives News by Pete Lewis that highlighted her March 4th panel discussion conversation at the National Archives that focused on the impact and legacy of American first ladies.

On March 2, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was quoted in an article on CNN.com by Arlette Saenz and Betsy Klein about the power of an incumbent first lady on the campaign trail and their appeal to women voters, as First Lady Jill Biden campaigns in 2024.

On February 27, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was featured in an article for the Washingtonian by Daniella Byck highlighting the book McBride co-authored, Remember the First Ladies.

On February 23, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was quoted in an article for East Wing Magazine by Jennifer Taylor on First Lady Jill Biden's announcement of additional funding for women's health research.

On February 18, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was interviewed by Mike Emanuel for Fox News on the role of first ladies on the campaign trail and how they help extend the reach of the White House.

On February 16, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was quoted in a Politico story by Sophie Gardner comparing First Lady Jill Biden's campaign style with that of Lady Bird Johnson and the role she plays highlighting her husband's administration.

On February 7, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was interviewed by Erin Donaghue for East Wing Magazine to discuss media coverage and communication styles of various first ladies, specifically the portrayal of Pat Nixon.

On January 31, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was quoted by Erin Donaghue for East Wing Magazine on the evolving relationship of first ladies with the media -- in particular how Jackie Kennedy and Laura Bush handled their public roles.

On January 20, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was interviewed by Janet Donovan for "Hollywood on the Potomac" on the role of first ladies, the release of the new trade book, Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History-Making Women, and how to get started working in a presidential administration.

On January 17, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was interviewed by ARD German Radio and TV to discuss Michelle Obama's 60th birthday and her legacy as first lady.

On January 17, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was quoted in an article in East Wing Magazine by Jennifer Taylor to highlight how first ladies serve as surrogates for their husbands on the campaign trail and how in particular Barbara Bush, Laura Bush, and Melania Trump approached campaigning.

2023

On December 20, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was quoted in an article in the Alexandria Times by Caitlyn Meisner highlighting FLARE and the new textbook on first ladies. McBride was featured along with her co-writers Diana Carlin and Nancy Kegan Smith.

On December 13, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was quoted by Jennifer Taylor in East Wing Magazine to discuss her forthcoming trade book, Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History-Making Women, co-authored with Diana Carlin and Nancy Kegan Smith.

On December 11, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was interviewed by Shelley Hymes for her "Lunch with Shelley" podcast. McBride discussed her recently released textbook on first ladies, her Italian heritage, and her work with the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF).

On December 9, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was quoted in an article for Inquisitr by Juwairiya Shariq on the traditions between first ladies as administrations change and how those differed in the transition from Melania Trump to Jill Biden.

On November 28, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride provided on-air coverage for CNN during the memorial service for former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Jake Tapper and Dana Bash anchored the coverage.

On November 21, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was quoted in a Washington Post article by Jura Koncius detailing the vast and lasting impact former First Lady Jackie Kennedy had on the White House through her restoration work.

On November 20, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride appeared on CBS News with John Dickerson to discuss Rosalynn Carter's legacy and transformation of the first lady's office and role at the White House.

On November 20, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was interviewed by Andrea Mitchell on MSNBC on the passing of Rosalynn Carter and her partnership with President Carter.

On November 20, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was quoted in an article for East Wing Magazine by Jennifer Taylor on the lasting impact of Rosalynn Carter's legacy and role in shaping the role of first lady.

On November 20, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was interviewed by Spectrum News on the passing of Rosalynn Carter and her love story with President Jimmy Carter.

On November 20, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was interviewed by Peter Baker in the New York Times on the death of Rosalynn Carter and her extensive legacy as first lady.

On November 19, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was interviewed on NBC4 in Washington, DC on the passing of former first lady Rosalynn Carter and her legacy both nationally and within the DC area.

On October 13, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was interviewed on the Joe Piscopo radio show, AM 970, to discuss her Italian American heritage close to Columbus Day, as well as her first ladies initiative at American University, and the release of the first college textbook on the legacy of first ladies.

On October 4, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was interviewed by Jennifer Taylor for East Wing Magazine, along with her co-authors, Diana Carlin and Nancy Kegan Smith. The authors discussed their college textbook focused on first ladies and shared powerful and previously unheard stories about their influence.

On October 2, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride conducted an interview with Chris Cermak for the Monocle's "The Briefing" radio show to discuss the role and legacy of first ladies in our nation's history and the release of the new college textbook highlighting that role.

On September 28, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was mentioned in a press release posted in the Associated Press featuring the White House Historical Association's "White House 1600 Sessions" podcast. McBride and host and WHHA President Stewart McLaurin discussed the release of McBride's textbook on America's first ladies. Other news outlets also featured this podcast release, including NBC 12 (Richmond), Atlanta News First, FOX 19 (Cincinnati, OH), and CBS 5 (Bridgeport, WV).

On September 28, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride recorded a podcast episode with host Steward McLaurin for the White House Historical Association's "The White House 1600 Sessions" series. McBride and McLaurin discussed the release of the first college textbook about America's first ladies and how they have influenced society, public policy, diplomacy, and life in the White House.

On September 25, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was interviewed by Andrea Mitchell on MSNBC to announce the publication of U.S. First Ladies: Making History and Leaving Legacies, the college textbook McBride co-authored, as well as to highlight the White House Historical Association's Presidential Sites Summit.

On Septmber 12, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was quoted in a NBC News article by Peter Nicholas on the impact around-the-world travel has on a president, in light of President Biden's recent trip to Asia. McBride shared insights on presidential travel and provided context from the Reagan administration's handling of travel.

On June 22, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was quoted in several episodes of the podcast "Lady Bird" on the life and legacy of Lady Bird Johnson, hosted by University of Texas student Jade Emerson.

On May 5, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was quoted in an article by Mike Memoli and Kristen Welker on NBC News discussing Dr. Jill Biden's upcoming trip to the United Kingdom to represent President Biden at King Charles III's coronation.

On February 28, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride joined "At the Table with Susan and Lucy," hosted by Susan Molinari and Lucy Calautti for the American Italian Food Coalition (AIFC), to talk about her work highlighting Italian influence in US government buildings, her experience working with First Ladies, and the importance of the US-Italy relationship to American cuisine, culture, national security, and trade. 

On February 21, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was quoted in a Washington Post article by Jada Yuan  about Dr. Jill Biden's upcoming trip to Namibia and Kenya and the planning involved in former First Lady Laura Bush's trips to Africa.

On February 1, Executive in Residence Anita B. McBride was featured in the first "She Did What?!" article of 2023 by Ashley Davis, business leader and public policy expert. McBride shared her experience of decades in public service in several presidential administrations and her work to promote the legacies of American first ladies.