Her life took a major turn in 1961, when the White House vetted and selected her to serve as a personal nurse to President Kennedy. He also noted the “deep appreciation” that President Johnson and Mrs. Johnson had for her. Shedlick herself used to marvel at how President Kennedy asked about her family, Anderson remembers. However, as Shedlick did not want to leave her post, she gained assistance from the highest of places in a waiver from President Johnson, her family said. ADADFrom her time at the White House and beyond, Shedlick had the ability to draw people to her because of her quiet and calm nature.

Source: Washington Post April 01, 2021 12:01 UTC