Noah talks to Carl Sferrazza Anthony, author of America's First Families: An Inside Story of 200 years of Private Life in the White House, about life inside the first family's residence, and perks that come with the job of President. The first family pays for its personal food. But food for public entertaining and flowers come with the job. And the White House has its own movie theatre, secluded swimming pool, and tennis court. (4:00) America's First Families: An Inside Story of 200 years of Private Life in the White House, by Carl Sferrazza Anthony is published by Simon and Schuster.
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