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@AnnCompton

White House correspondent ABC News - retired

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Born January 19
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  1. Retweeted
    Jan 23

    One of many highlights of the past week was a curator-guided tour of the White House. Here are a few photos of what I saw.

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  2. Jan 9

    The Dream Team.

    8 years ago today — miss you!
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    Jan 7

    "She saved millions and millions of lives." - daughter Susan Ford Bales talking about her mother, first lady Betty Ford's decision to speak publically about her breast cancer. Watch the full interview with Sunday at 8pm ET on 3.

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  4. Jan 1

    Beat this? NYNight - fridge full of leftovers, floor covered with Cheerios, +four VeuveClicquot unopened. Family - the best. GodBless. A HealthyNY to all... -Ann

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    30 Dec 2020

    . joins in looking back on the Trump presidency, discussing the norms that he broke and the new norms that were implemented. LISTEN:

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  6. 14 Dec 2020

    This is the Christmas present I’ve been asking Santa for! Big Congratulations to a star reporter!

    HUDDLE up folks...I have some personal news: It has been a great run The Hill, but this is my last week. So excited to join and its amazing Congress team next year. I will be taking over Huddle newsletter, but have some big shoes to fill after .
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  7. 9 Dec 2020

    Great Holiday gift for political young readers - and a goldmine of presidential trivia for White House correspondents who thought they knew everything (like me 😳)

    Need a perfect way to introduce the kids to the ins and outs of the White House? Join  in conversation with TODAY at 4PM ET! They'll be chatting about Kate's new book, EXPLORING THE WHITE HOUSE. Details:
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  8. 8 Dec 2020

    Today Not to be missed in a transition like no other: “Personnel is Power”

    Join and me Tuesday at 5 p.m. for a conversation about "THE MAN WHO RAN WASHINGTON: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III" with at the . Register here:
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    7 Dec 2020

    Come one, come all! If you’re like me, you might be looking for something for your kids to do at 4 pm after zoom school. I’d love to hear their questions at my event with the incomparable this Wednesday 12/9!

    Join EXPLORING THE WHITE HOUSE: INSIDE AMERICA'S MOST FAMOUS HOUSE author  as she discusses her children's book with  for a  live virtual event on 12/9! Details:
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    3 Nov 2020
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    I remember that Bush sounded like a defeated man when the spoke to reporters. Was he in Texas and flew back to DC? I can’t recall.

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  11. 21 Oct 2020

    You are, and have always been, a real champ, Ali! Power to you.

    Happy Wednesday afternoon! Here is a picture of our adorable kitties napping
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    13 Oct 2020

    JUST ANNOUNCED! Join the Miller Center's , , and w/ 's Paul Freedman for an historic discussion about an historic via . It will lessen your chances of saying "wha— happa—?"

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  13. 4 Oct 2020

    Victory Lap ?

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  14. 24 Sep 2020

    Words matter. finds contemporary threads in Pres Reagan’s last address. We spoke about one crisis day when my phone rang, a surprising call from the President himself. Please listen to Jon's newest :

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    22 Sep 2020

    Next up: — our 10th annual summit bringing together women from a mix of industries all focused one on thing—becoming groundbreaking leaders. In the Lead October 6th with the legendary . Register today:

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  16. 24 Sep 2020

    Ronald Reagan had a way with words. I spoke to about covering that presidency and a special phonecall I received during one of Reagan's busiest days in office. Listen to the latest episode of Jon's podcast, :

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  17. 11 Sep 2020

    These voices were not heard that day. They are heard now, loud and clear. Thank you,

    American Airlines Flight 11 attendant Madeline “Amy” Sweeney called a colleague in Boston. At 8:44 a.m., she said, “It is a rapid descent. Something is wrong. I don’t think the captain is in control. I see water. I see buildings. We’re flying low. We’re flying very, very low.”
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    11 Sep 2020

    ., presidential briefer, : The president asked to see me alone—it was just me, him, and Andy Card. He asked me, “Michael, who did this?” … When all was said and done, the trail would lead to Osama bin Laden. I told him “I’d bet my children’s future on that.”

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    11 Sep 2020

    On the biggest news day of their lives, no reporter wanted to be left behind. But I had to throw eight reporters out of what must have felt like a life raft to them. I decided to allow the AP to remain (), ABC News , photographer , along with...

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    11 Sep 2020

    ., reporter, News: We were finally able to say on the record—I called my bureau and told them—that the president was heading back to Washington and would address the nation from the Oval Office.

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