"A funny thing happened to me on the way to the White House"

Adlai Stevenson was an American politician who ran for president two times in the 1950s. In this quote, he is describing an amusing event that happened while he was on his method to the White House. It is likely that he was going to the White House for a meeting or some other official company. The funny thing that happened could have been anything from a humorous conversation with someone he came across en route, to a funny sight or sound that he experienced. Whatever it was, it sufficed to make him remember it and share it with others. It is a reminder that even in the middle of severe service, there is always space for a bit of humor.