Brian Mosteller remembers his contributions to the events and operations of the Obama 2008 campaign, 2008 presidential transition, and Obama presidency, in which he served as director of Oval Office Operations from 2009 to 2017. Mosteller outlines the responsibilities of his role, emphasizing the importance of learning the President's preferences, and adapting to the specific requirements of any gi ven event or venue. Mosteller provides details about the culture of the White House and its camaraderie, and shares stories about important events and productions with which he was closely involved, including White House and Rose Garden addresses, the reception of visitors in the Oval Office, campaign debates and rallies, and television and media appearances, such as Obama's May 2012 interview with Robin Roberts, during which he announced his support of marriage equality
Brian Mosteller was special assistant to the president and director of Oval Office Operations from 2009 to 2017. He also served in the advance office of President Obama's 2008 campaign. In 2022, he was named chief of staff to U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel
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Interviewed by Michael Falco on July 7 and August 27, 2020. This interview is part of the Columbia University: Obama Presidency Oral History
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Brian Mosteller, Gift, transferred from Columbia Center for Oral History Research 2022