Magazine Publishers of America
Magazines Called on to Decorate Historic D.C. Rooms for the Holidays
Nina Link, President & CEO of Magazine Publishers of America (at podium), addresses 300 guests at the U.S. State Department on December 7, 2009, at the launch of the “Magazine Holiday Design Showcase.” Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton (back row, extreme left) hosted the event with the help of Ambassador Capricia Penavic Marshall (back row, extreme right), U.S. Chief of Protocol. The State Department has partnered with MPA to enlist six leading publications to decorate and enhance the historic rooms of the Blair House (the President’s guest house), and the Diplomatic Reception Rooms at the State Department for the holidays. + Read the Full Event Report and View Event Slideshow+ Read the Official Press Release
Take a Tour of the Decorated Rooms
ABOUT THE U.S. STATE DEPARTMENTThe Diplomatic Reception Rooms at the Department of State's Harry S. Truman are one of the greatest mirrors of America's remarkable cultural accomplishments in fine and decorative arts of the 18th and 19th centuries. Visiting Chiefs of State, Heads of Government, Foreign Ministers, as well as other distinguished foreign and American guests are entertained in these rooms. Visit U.S. State Department Diplomatic Rooms online
ABOUT THE BLAIR HOUSEThe Blair House, located directly across the street from the White House and affectionately known as the nation’s most exclusive guest house, serves as the President's hospitality quarters for foreign leaders and dignitaries who travel to Washington, DC. Visit Blair House online
