Mother considered a press conference on a par with a visit to a cage of cobras.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that the narrator's mother thought a press conference was just as scary and dangerous as going to see a group of venomous snakes. Just like a room full of reporters asking lots of questions could be very stressful, being in the same room as deadly cobras would also be extremely frightening and risky.
About Margaret Truman
Margaret Truman was the only child of President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Bess Truman. She had a diverse career as a classical soprano, journalist, radio personality, and author of mystery novels and biographies. Despite her father’s high-profile position, she maintained a prominent social life in New York City.
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Mother considered a press conference on a par with a visit to a cage of cobras.
American author of murder mysteries; daughter of 33rd President of the United States Harry S. Truman (1924-2008)