A
personal assistant[1] who accompanies the
president of the United States virtually everywhere is generally referred to as a body man or body woman, but in some cases may be referred to as a personal aide. These personal aides to the president are often responsible for arranging and providing: lodging; transportation; interactions with media, public, and family; meals; personal briefings and briefing papers; logistical instructions; speech cards; snacks; cell phones; and any other necessary assistance.[2] Such personal aides exist for many politicians aside from presidents, but the most famous have included personal aides to the president, as described below.[3]
History
Upon taking office in 1969,
Richard Nixon expanded and professionalized the
White House Office staff.[4] A new position was created, Personal Aide to the President. Previously this role had largely been filled by a White House
valet.[5] This role remained, but unlike the valet, the Personal Aide to the President travels wherever the president goes whereas the valet always remains stationed at the White House.
^"Greg Willard". May 30, 2013.
Archived from the original on February 13, 2019. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
^"Archived copy"(PDF).
Archived(PDF) from the original on March 25, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2019.{{
cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (
link)
^"Phil Wise". www.cartercenter.org.
Archived from the original on February 13, 2019. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
A
personal assistant[1] who accompanies the
president of the United States virtually everywhere is generally referred to as a body man or body woman, but in some cases may be referred to as a personal aide. These personal aides to the president are often responsible for arranging and providing: lodging; transportation; interactions with media, public, and family; meals; personal briefings and briefing papers; logistical instructions; speech cards; snacks; cell phones; and any other necessary assistance.[2] Such personal aides exist for many politicians aside from presidents, but the most famous have included personal aides to the president, as described below.[3]
History
Upon taking office in 1969,
Richard Nixon expanded and professionalized the
White House Office staff.[4] A new position was created, Personal Aide to the President. Previously this role had largely been filled by a White House
valet.[5] This role remained, but unlike the valet, the Personal Aide to the President travels wherever the president goes whereas the valet always remains stationed at the White House.
^"Greg Willard". May 30, 2013.
Archived from the original on February 13, 2019. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
^"Archived copy"(PDF).
Archived(PDF) from the original on March 25, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2019.{{
cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (
link)
^"Phil Wise". www.cartercenter.org.
Archived from the original on February 13, 2019. Retrieved February 13, 2019.