WASHINGTON, DC, Congressional Club Cookbook - 1955 Vintage Politician Cookbook by The Congressional Club | Pat Nixon, Lady Bird Johnson

Compiled and published by the Congressional Club of Washington, D.C., this is the 1955 edition of the now-classic cookbook and a gem of a find for anyone who loves cooking and history! This cookbook offers a wealth of recipes submitted by the wives, sisters, and daughters of Congressmen across the country, including Pat Nixon's California Date Nut Bread, Lady Bird Johnson's Wheaties Coconut Cookies, and Mamie Eisenhower's Pumpkin Chiffon Pie! The book includes an index of contributors so you can find your state.

The recipes are hand-written, including an inviting Foreword by Ruth Burleson, President of the Club at the time...

The sisters, wives and daughters
Of your Congressmen are weak.
We offer you our Cook Book,
With each favorite recipe.

Our club was started years ago
in May, 1908,
An Act of Congress lead
Our founders to incorporate.

We're non-political -
We leave our factions at the door.
And friendliness becomes the aim
We cherish everyone.

We're handy with the saucepan
And we know our onions too.
Here's cake or pie or muffins
Casserole or Irish Stew.

We hope you're try our everyday,
As well as festive things.
With all the satisfaction
A delicious dinner brings!

ABOUT THE CLUB (Courtesy of The Congressional Club website: https://www.thecongressionalclubmuseumandfoundation.org)
Founded in 1908, the original purpose of The Congressional Club was to provide a non-partisan setting for friendships among the spouses of members of the House and Senate in Washington, D.C. Although the scope of the Club and the breadth of its activities have increased over the years, its purpose remains the same. The Club’s primary focus has shifted to serving its community and the Nation with not-for-profit partners. Together with its partners, the Club supports causes across the country with a particular focus on entities that support members of our military and their families
The Congressional Club Museum and Foundation publishes a beautiful cookbook containing recipes of the spouses of Members, Supreme Court Justices, Cabinet Secretaries and Ambassadors.

BIXLEY NOTES
• The 1955 Congressional Club Cookbook: Favorite National & International Recipes
• Compiled & Published by The Congressional Club of Washington, D.C.
• 427 page softcover with plastic ring binding
• Includes Congressional letterhead letter
• Measures 8 1/2" x 6"

VINTAGE NOTES
• In very good condition
• Almost no shelf wear on the covers
• The first page has detached from the binding
• Pages are clean and unmarked

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