Esther Coopersmith, Washington Hostess and Diplomat, Dies at 94
At a private fundraising reception last year, the President of the United States introduced himself as follows: “My name is Joe Biden. I’m a friend of Esther Coopersmith.” Ms. Coopersmith’s name has been a calling card in Washington for seven decades. As one of the longest-serving hosts, best-connected diplomats and top fundraisers in the nation’s…