Gideon Marx (editor/publisher) presents a collection of personal (Moms and Grandmothers') home recipes that were favorites of the leading politicians and other celebrities of Washington D. C. during the early 1960s. Originally published to raise money for the Gold Star Wives organization, every sale will also generate a contribution to Tunnels to Towers for the support of veteran families. Fun book, whether you choose to cook Robert McNamara's boyhood favorite roast beef recipe or Mamie Eisenhower's Christmas cookies; or just want to enjoy leafing through the various strange favs of the famous.