"Depending on your bar of choice, you might well find yourself drinking in close proximity to an object that was once in proximity to fame and fortune - a star athlete's game-worn jersey or a prop from a blockbuster film, for example. But when you get into the realm of drinking near a presidential rocking chair, the lineup of possible watering holes shrinks considerably."
"That's why a recent opening in New York's Waldorf Astoria is notable both for history buffs and cocktail enthusiasts. On Dec. 4, the Presidential Library and Bar opened its doors within the Waldorf Astoria Residences. This is the result of a long-gestating collaboration - it was first announced in 2022 - between the Waldorf Astoria and the White House Historical Association. The White House Historical Association's president, Stewart McLaurin, pointed to the building's long history with the presidency and, more broadly, heads of state."
A Presidential Library and Bar opened Dec. 4 within the Waldorf Astoria Residences in New York. The space resulted from a collaboration first announced in 2022 between the Waldorf Astoria and the White House Historical Association. The venue houses books and objects tied to U.S. presidents, including a rocking chair once used by John F. Kennedy during his White House tenure. The collection celebrates presidential history and the hotel’s long-standing ties to heads of state. Access to the library and bar is reserved for residents of the Waldorf Astoria Residences, limiting public visitation.
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