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.

Read the story → History in Two Voices: The Works of Christopher & Sharon Leahy | Discover History Today – Engage Now

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Welcome to History in Two Voices

History isn’t just a collection of dusty dates and old names — it’s a living conversation. At History in Two Voices, we dig into the stories that shaped our nation from both sides of the conversation: the famous and the forgotten, the powerful and the personal.

This space is where we bring those stories to life — from the private letters of First Ladies like Julia Gardiner Tyler to the public battles of presidents who stood without a party. Through original research, archival discoveries, and a love for the human side of history, we explore how ambition, faith, family, and conviction shaped America.

Whether you’re a historian, a teacher, or just someone who loves a good story, you’ll find something here to make you think, smile, or argue (politely).

Follow along as we share new insights, forgotten voices, and the people who changed our world — one story at a time.

🖋️ — Sharon Leahy & Christopher J. Leahy, History in Two Voices