Alice Roosevelt: Paris Hilton of the 1800s?
I have a daughter. This speaks to me.
From Wikipedia:
Once, a White House visitor commented on Alice's frequent incursions into the president's office, often to offer political advice. The exasperated president commented to his friend, author Owen Wister, after she had interrupted their conversation for the third time and he threatened to throw her "out the window," "I can either run the country or I can attend to Alice, but I cannot possibly do both."
Possibly the true reason for the Secret Service was to keep the President's family out of his office so that he can get his work done.
Also, reminds me of the word defenestration. Good word.
The Journal des débats in Paris noted that in 15 months Alice Roosevelt had attended 407 dinners, 350 balls, and 300 parties.
Why is it that I immediately think, "Paris Hilton of the 1800s?"
