WHITE HOUSE USHER: Stories from the Inside

by Christopher B. Emery, Foreword by Barbara Bush

242 pages

From January 1986 until March 1994, Chris Emery held one of the most unique positions in the U.S. government-an usher in the White House. His stories recreate intimate White House happenings from an insider's perspective. Emery was the only White House Usher to be terminated in the 20th century. Turn the pages to learn which first lady fired him.

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About the Book
Christopher B. Emery served more than eight years in the White House Executive Residence across three presidential administrations: Reagan, George H. W. Bush, and Clinton. In one of the White House’s most trusted and discreet roles, he worked behind the scenes, supporting the daily lives of the presidents and their families. The Usher’s Office helps manage the White House as both a workplace and a home. Its staff of more than 90—chefs, butlers, florists, carpenters, housekeepers, and many others—makes daily life possible and helps carry out dinners, receptions, meetings, and other events held in the residence. In these vivid vignettes, Emery shares intimate moments and the behind-thescenes work that rarely reaches the public. He also recounts the unusual end of his White House career: he was the only usher terminated in the 20th century. Which First Lady fired him? The answer is inside. “Chris Emery gives his readers a peek inside what happens upstairs at the White House. … I loved my trip down memory lane.”—Barbara Bush, Foreword See Chris' Commentary on the 2025 Presidential Inauguration Click on thumbnails below to watch the interview.
Reviews
In this autobiographical account of life inside the White House, Christopher Emery gives an honest and accurate account of life and the workings of the White House and brings warmth and humour that will bring reassurance to the reader that despite being the pinnacle of power, the White House is also very much a family home. - Scott Paton Your book was exquisitely written and was a pure joy to read. Best read I've had in several years. - MSgt (Ret), USAF The first-hand stories chronicled in this book are not only illuminating and entertaining, they are an important witness to history. - Reader from Fulton, MD Emery gives an honest and accurate account of life and the workings of the White House and brings warmth and humour that will bring reassurance to the reader that despite being the pinnacle of power, the White House is also very much a family home. - Reader from Great Britain Author Christopher Emery has a sharp and respectful eye for the history he was privileged to see. - Reader from Washington DC
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About the Author

Christopher B. Emery, Foreword by Barbara Bush

Chris Emery grew up on a farm in central Maryland; he earned his Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management from the University of Maryland. Chris has more than 40 years of information technology experience, including 25 years with the federal government. He has been the head of software applications development, a Chief Enterprise Architect, and a Chief Information Officer. Chris, Federal government career began with the Reagan White House, Office of Administration in January 1986. After eight-plus years at the White House, he returned to the private sector then later rejoined the federal government in senior information technology management positions, working for the US Congress, Departments of Treasury, Homeland Security, and Justice. Chris lives in Washington DC.