Speakeasy By Tara Palmeri November 24, 2009 5:00 am FacebookTwitterEmailPrint Add Washington Examiner on Google FacebookTwitterEmailPrint “Sometimes I would get mischievous and put people who were not enamored with each other together. … Everyone is on good behavior at the White House.” — President Ford’s Social Secretary Maria Downs on creating the seating chart for state dinners TagsTara Palmeri Related Content Defense Alleged drug traffickers jump overboard after strike on boat convoy, US says News Fires, unrest, lawsuits, politics dominate Southwest in 2025 Business Illinois’ compact fluorescent bulb ban begins to take effect Immigration DOJ sues Virginia over tuition for illegal immigrants Videos WATCH LIVE: Trump holds New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago