Ficklin Family's 80-Year White House Service

Ficklin family served presidents from FDR to Obama, 80 years in White House.
James Strother Ficklin born slave ~1854, moved VA post-Civil War, bought 37 acres in Amissville.
Woodson Ficklin head butler under Eisenhower, six butlers, recognized by Reagan/Carter.
Woodson wore father's tuxedo to Xi's state dinner after permission from Susan Rice.
Wrory Ficklin started NSC as evening clerk, Woodson moved DC at 15, died 65.

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Xi Jinping | Susan Rice | James Strother Ficklin | Woodson Ficklin | Wrory Ficklin

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