Policy & Leadership Development Conference 2018

Optional Tour: "How Spouses Shape Diplomacy" (Room Meet in Grand Hyatt lobby by 10:30 am)

11 Jun 18
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Attire: Casual

Did you know that some of the greatest chapters of American history were brought about through the work of First Ladies and famous spouses? Did you know that the hosting of a dinner party with the right guests has, at times, changed the course of history? Did you know that there was a time when the power circles of Washington considered the selection of one’s spouse to be essential for a future career in politics? Join this exclusive tour for amazing insights into the strategic maneuvering of famous spouses such as Dolley Madison, Jackie Kennedy and Marjorie Merriweather Post, among many others, as you tour the famed Embassy Row for the Washington D.C. version of a “tour of the stars.” Even modern day “celebrity” homes, such as the Obama and Kushner homes, will be featured as you hear some of the surprising stories that shaped America.