Jennifer Pickens

Jennifer B. Pickens (@JenniferBPickens) is an expert on the White House and first ladies and has authored three books: "Christmas at the White House," "Pets at the White House," and "Entertaining at the White House: Decades of Presidential Traditions." Read More

Jill Biden can join other first ladies who have raised awareness about cancer

OPINION January 22, 2023

Jill Biden can join other first ladies who have raised awareness about cancer

Being first lady did not exempt Jill Biden from the conversation that millions of citizens have had with doctors that began with the words, “It might be cancer.”

President Biden's first state dinner puts Jill Biden in the spotlight

OPINION December 1, 2022

President Biden's first state dinner puts Jill Biden in the spotlight

President and Mrs. Biden will host their first state dinner on Thursday. The grand, elegant event puts the spotlight on Jill Biden and will become part of her White House legacy.

Biden's South Lawn wedding is one White House tradition all can celebrate

OPINION November 19, 2022

Biden's South Lawn wedding is one White House tradition all can celebrate

The South Lawn of the White House is the most picturesque setting for a White House wedding.

Queen Elizabeth’s coronation featured reporter who would soon become first lady Jackie Kennedy

OPINION September 18, 2022

Queen Elizabeth’s coronation featured reporter who would soon become first lady Jackie Kennedy

Queen Elizabeth’s coronation featured reporter who would soon become first lady Jackie Kennedy. Jacqueline Bouvier covered event for Washington Times-Herald.

When Queen Elizabeth invited White House residence staff to dinner at Buckingham Palace

OPINION September 17, 2022

When Queen Elizabeth invited White House residence staff to dinner at Buckingham Palace

Queen Elizabeth personified the "special relationship" between the United States and the United Kingdom. Her last state dinner at the White House was on May 7, 2007.

Jennifer Pickens: Nancy Reagan's 100th birthday – her legacy of class, elegance and style endures. Here's why

OPINION July 6, 2021

Jennifer Pickens: Nancy Reagan's 100th birthday – her legacy of class, elegance and style endures. Here's why

The iconic Reagan style mixed Washington, D.C., politicos with Hollywood royalty under the exquisite eye of first lady Nancy Reagan, whose centennial we celebrate this 6th of July.

Jennifer Pickens: Melania Trump hasn’t received appreciation she deserves for achievements as first lady

OPINION December 26, 2020

Jennifer Pickens: Melania Trump hasn’t received appreciation she deserves for achievements as first lady

Like so many Republican first ladies, Melania Trump has not received the respect and appreciation she deserved during her tenure. Her many contributions are worth noting.

Jennifer Pickens: During coronavirus, Melania Trump continues offering comfort to children, families

Melania Trump May 3, 2020

Jennifer Pickens: During coronavirus, Melania Trump continues offering comfort to children, families

The truly unprecedented devastation of COVID-19 has impacted the role of the first lady in ways not seen before.