Mamie Eisenhower’s Surprising 1958 Halloween at the White House

In the “rule-following” 1950s, First Lady Mamie Eisenhower surprised everyone by turning the White House dining room into a Halloween wonderland—jack-o-lanterns, skeletons, and her beloved Colorado carnations in orange and yellow.

Discover how Mamie’s playful spirit broke tradition and set a new precedent for White House style.

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