White House Memories: Recollections of the Longest-Serving Chief Usher

Gary J. Walters, the longest-serving chief usher in White House history, reflects on extraordinary moments from his 37 years of service, working closely with each first family from Presidents Nixon through George W. Bush. Drawing from his book White House Memories 1970–2007, he offers rare behind-the-scenes insight into major events, including Watergate and Nixon’s final day, Queen Elizabeth II’s Bicentennial visit, the first papal visit, Election Day tensions, presidential transitions, and a detailed account of the White House on September 11, 2001.