Fun Facts About Mamie Eisenhower

Fun Facts About Mamie Eisenhower

Mamie Eisenhower, First Lady from 1953–1961, was the pink-loving, bang-haired, super-smiley wife of war hero Dwight D. Eisenhower. She turned the White House into a cozy, colorful home and made everyone feel welcome. Here are ten kid-friendly fun facts about the fabulous Mamie!
  1. Her Favorite Color Was Pink (and She Owned It!)
    Mamie’s wardrobe, bathroom, and even her 1953 inaugural gown were PINK—she started the famous “Mamie Pink” trend!
  2. She Made Bangs Cool Again
    Those perfect forehead bangs became “Mamie bangs”—millions of women copied her hairstyle!
  3. She Threw the Biggest Parties Since Dolley Madison
    Mamie hosted huge buffet dinners and dancing—sometimes 1,000 guests at a time!
  4. She Loved Playing Cards
    Mamie played canasta and bridge almost every night—her Secret Service code name was even “Springtime” because she loved the game!
  5. She Turned the White House Roof into a Sun Deck
    Mamie had a sunny rooftop terrace built so she could tan and relax—presidential sunbathing!
  6. She Was Married on the Same Day as Her Wedding Anniversary Every Year
    She and Ike got married on July 1, 1916, and she celebrated that date like a second birthday!
  7. She Had a Pet Dog Named Heidi
    A cute Weimaraner named Heidi once pooped on a fancy diplomatic rug—oops!
  8. She Started the “First Lady’s Luncheon” Tradition
    Mamie invited all the past First Ladies to lunch together—imagine the ultimate girl-power table!
  9. She Loved TV Dinners
    Mamie was one of the first people to serve frozen TV dinners at state dinners—super modern for the 1950s!
  10. She Kept a “Mamie Pink” Phone by Her Bed
    A bright pink telephone sat on her nightstand so she could chat with friends anytime!
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