Oklahoma’s Pearl Mesta wasn’t just a hostess—she was a power player in Washington, D.C. From grand parties with presidents to inspiring a Broadway musical, her influence was unmatched. Connie Cronley ...

Ben Wattenberg: Hello. Richard Perle, the infamous and famous Richard Perle, thank you for joining us on Think Tank. Richard Perle: It’s a pleasure to be with you Ben. Ben Wattenberg ...

In "Call Me Madam," the 1953 movie version of Irving Berlin's hit musical, it was no secret that Ethel Merman was channeling a real person – a wealthy widow by the name of Perle Mesta ...

Perle’s first taste of victory came when the Democratic Party asked her to co-chair Truman’s inauguration ball on January 20. Perle relished the power of the post, as she was largely in charge ...

Perle Mesta at Oklahoma City’s iconic Skirvin Hotel will host a special High Tea with Mr. and Mrs. Claus on Dec. 8 and Dec. 15. The event offers an experience for the whole family, as James ...

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Bestselling author Meryl Gordon's biography "The Woman Who Knew Everyone: The Power of Perle Mesta, Washington's Most Famous Hostess" (Grand Central Publishing), tells the story of the socialite ...

We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Perle’s first taste of victory came when the Democratic Party asked her to co-chair Truman’s inauguration ball on January 20.