Episode notes

We continue celebrating the Mayflower Hotel's centennial with part 2 of her incredible history. This episode takes us on a mid 20th century roller coaster ride, including the New Deal, World War II, and the Truman and Eisenhower presidencies. We also continue our interview with Katherine Orr of Historic Hotels of America.

Learn more about the Mayflower and its famous guests here.*

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Keywords
hoteltravelhiltonamerican historyworld war 2winston churchill1930sWashington DCAmerican presidentsUS presidentMayflower Hotelhospitality1940s1950sspyj Edgar hooverClyde tolsontrumaneisenhower
What place this episode is about
Hotel
The Mayflower Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection, 1127, Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Golden Triangle, Ward 2, Washington, District of Columbia, 20036, USA
Where this episode is made
City
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90012, USA