Thomas was the doyenne of the White House press corps, and this book covers eight presidencies, from Kennedy's to Clinton's. This compendium of her experiences is illuminating not only on the presidents themselves and their families, but on the on-going tussle between the public's right to know what their leaders are up to and the Executive's desire to cover up. Full of anecdotes and wise asides, this makes for fascinating reading, even on this side of the Channel.
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