As the longest-serving Chief of Protocol of the United States (1982-89), Ambassador Roosevelt organized 1,000 visits of world leaders, ran the office of record for 30,000 diplomats in the United States, and was responsible for the Blair House Restoration Project – a six-year, 14-million dollar renovation of the 110-room Presidential guest house. She was married to the late Archibald B. Roosevelt Jr., a grandson of President Theodore Roosevelt. 5:30-6:30 p.m. reception; 6:30-7:30 p.m. presentation. Members $10; non-members $25. Call (407) 836-7010 to R.S.V.P.
Added by The History Center on February 18, 2011