Smithsonian Q & A: Presidential Families looks at the role of the first ladies, the children's struggles and accomplishments, and the influence of extended families on the office of the U.S. presidency. Find out the answers to: Which first lady said "I know what's best for the president, I put him in the White House"? and Who did not have an inaugural ceremony? Draws the reader behind the doors of the White House with true stories about those who held the highest leadership position in the United States More than 250 full-color photographs and illustrations, with unique artifacts from the archives of the Smithsonian Institution Ready Reference section with at-a-glance details on important people and events in White House history