Born in Massachusetts in 1864, Alice Sanger later moved to Indianapolis with her family where she became the secretary and stenographer for Benjamin Harrison. She worked for him all through his campaign for President of the United States and, when he was elected, he brought Alice with him to the White House. In 1890, Alice became the first woman ever to be employed at the White House. She was in charge of transcribing documents including Harrison’s speeches and wrote all of the president’s “personal letters.” She is the originator of the nationally recognized Flag Day and worked under Grover Cleveland in the White House until he moved her to the Post Office. Her annual salary was $1600.00 and she was considered to be a great example of confidentiality and trustworthiness. In her personal time, Alice was the Vice President of the local ladies golf club and a member of the IN Fine Arts and Historical societies. Alice Sanger opened the door to more women being employed at the White House and, eventually, playing more of a role in the decision making that happens there.