One Family's Legacy From Slavery to the White House

In this conversation, John Ficklin discusses his book 'An Unusual Path,' which chronicles his family's history intertwined with significant events in American history, particularly their experiences in the White House. He reflects on the impact of historical moments such as the assassination of President Kennedy and 9/11, shares personal anecdotes from his time working in the White House, and explores the evolution of African American representation in this iconic institution. 00:00 The Impact of November 22, 1963 03:07 A Family Legacy in the White House 06:11 The Watergate Experience 09:01 Reflections on 9/11 12:04 Life Inside the White House 14:54 The Evolution of African American Roles 18:01 Personal Anecdotes and Reflections 21:00 The Journey from Slavery to the White House Guest Information John Ficklin Get "An Unusual Path"

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One Family's Legacy From Slavery to the White House is an episode from Now I've Heard Everything by Bill Thompson.

This episode is 00:41:35 long.

This episode was published on Feb 6, 2026.

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