Clicky: Letters from the Prez

[niq]

With politics on the brain, and since I know a bunch of us sent wedding invites to the President, I thought I'd ask about this.

No SS but if it's complicated post an explanation .

[Deleted]

SS-

Really? people sent wedding invites to the president?

This is the first time I've heard of this.

[Deleted]

Oct 24, 2012 11:29:32 GMT -5 @jennuinne said:

I still regret I didn't send a wedding invite to Obama!

ettm?

[niq]

I voted yes, but I'm sort of an SS.

I can't imagine would have sent an invite to Dubya. If Romney were to win, or McCain had won, I would probably send them an invite. I'm too young to really answer about anyone before Clinton, but my guess is I probably would have sent one to Reagan and might have to poppy Bush. So I think Dubya is the exception, but it's hard to tell.

[georgeharrison]

We sent a wedding announcement and a baby announcement both to GWB. They send a little note back. It's an awesome keepsake. I would totally do it again regardless of the president. It's awesome to receive mail from The White House.

But, I am totally in the "respect the position" camp and I think that every president deserves to be respected even if I don't agree with them...or even if I hate their guts completely.

[niq]

Oct 24, 2012 11:30:55 GMT -5 @uwhuskygirl said:

Oct 24, 2012 11:29:32 GMT -5 @jennuinne said:

I still regret I didn't send a wedding invite to Obama!

ettm?

You must have been off TK when this happened .

If you send an invite for certain special events to the White House, the mail you back a nice card congratulating you, with auto-pen autographs from POTUS and FLOTUS. I think I posted to Seattle TK (I got it from P&E) and a bunch of people ended up sending invites.

There's a list of events somewhere, but it's stuff like weddings, birth of a child, 50th or higher wedding anniversary, birthdays above some number, being at same company for 40 years, maybe college graduations, etc.

[FrozenSunshine]

A friend sent my wedding invite to Obama and I received a little card back.

[InBetweenDays]

I voted no because I have never heard of sending an invite to a president - whether you voted for them or not.

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Oct 24, 2012 11:34:05 GMT -5 niq said:

Oct 24, 2012 11:30:55 GMT -5 @uwhuskygirl said:

ettm?

You must have been off TK when this happened .

If you send an invite for certain special events to the White House, the mail you back a nice card congratulating you, with auto-pen autographs from POTUS and FLOTUS. I think I posted to Seattle TK (I got it from P&E) and a bunch of people ended up sending invites.

There's a list of events somewhere, but it's stuff like weddings, birth of a child, 50th or higher wedding anniversary, birthdays above some number, being at same company for 40 years, maybe college graduations, etc.

I'm learning so much stuff from my Nexties! Yeah, I think I was gone from TK by this point because I don't remember this at all.

[jennlin]

yes. like babya, i "respect the position"..whether or not i voted for him.

i didn't send a wedding invite to our current pres (and regret it!), but i sent a baby announcement and i have a keepsake back. uw, i'll PM you a picture (has bjl's first/mid/last name on it, so not posting).

[niq]

Oct 24, 2012 11:32:45 GMT -5 georgeharrison said:

But, I am totally in the "respect the position" camp and I think that every president deserves to be respected even if I don't agree with them...or even if I hate their guts completely.

There's a great quote from John Wayne about JFK winning, it's something like "Well, I didn't vote for him, but he's my President, and I hope he does a good job". I really like that one.

But Dubya was just the pits. I couldn't do it for him.

[georgeharrison]

I tried to redact the names and then scan it, but the scan went through the sharpie. Here is the verbiage, though of each from 2004 and 2005 respectively - not sure if they change.

Wedding:

On The White House letterhead notecard

Congratulations to you both on this wonderful day. Your marriage is a celebration of your love and commitment to each other. May this deep and meaningful bond provide strength and friendship in the years ahead.

We send our best wishes for a lifetime of happiness together.

Sincerely,

Pres and First Lady

Birth:

again on The White House letterhead notecard

Welcome! We are delighted to join your family in celebrating your arrival. You have already brought much happiness to those around you, and you've just gotten started!

We are glad you are now part of the wonderful American story. Our Nation holds great opportunities for you. May you make the most of your unique gifts and may happiness and love surround you always.

Sincerely,

Pres and First Lady

[picksthemusic]

Oct 24, 2012 11:29:10 GMT -5 @uwhuskygirl said:

SS-

Really? people sent wedding invites to the president?

This is the first time I've heard of this.

We did this. They didn't show, but we got a congratulations card from them.

[jennlin]

oh beeteedubs, i also sent a birth announcement to disneyland, and got a card from "the gang"