First Lady Melania Trump to Visit Children’s National Hospital

Office of the First Lady FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2019 First Lady Melania Trump to Visit Children’s National Hospital   Where: Children’s National Hospital, 111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC When: Friday, December 6th, 2019 at 12:00PM EST First Lady Melania Trump will visit Children’s National Hospital, which continues a tradition followed by every First Lady since Elizabeth “Bess” Truman over 60 years ago. The First Lady will tour the Surgical Care Unit and the Short Stay Unit to visit with patients, their families and the nursing staff. In the hospital’s main atrium, a Christmas stage will be set with Santa and Mrs. Clause. Mrs. Trump will read “Oliver the Ornament Meets Belle,” which is the sequel to the book she read last year, “Oliver the Ornament”. The seven book series shares messages of kindness with children. The author, Todd Zimmerman, will be present for the reading. Press Availability: Expanded Pool Coverage for Book Reading    ** For all on site and logistical questions, please direct them to Catharine Cypher – Catharine.D.Cypher@who.eop.gov **