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The President's Neighborhood Exhibition
Since the White House was first occupied by President John Adams in 1800, influential people and organizations—or those who hoped to have influence—have bought property and built homes and offices along the streets surrounding the White House. For more than two centuries this neighborhood has been the setting for political decision making and diplomacy, for social gatherings and protests, for
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Symposium - Italy in the White House: A Conversation on Historical Perspectives
Long before the emergence of the United States and Italy as nations, close connections between our two peoples influenced political philosophy, architecture, culture, and more. Over time, these links grew in depth and breadth, friendships emerged, cultures intertwined, and many of these elements touched the nation’s capital, the White House, and the lives of American presidents. To chronicle this ex
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Symposium - The United Kingdom and Ireland in the White House: A Conversation on Historical Perspectives
For over two centuries, the United States has enjoyed a relationship with the United Kingdom and Ireland unparalleled in world history. The White House Historical Association, together with the British and Irish Embassies, is illuminating these remarkable historic connections by organizing a full-day symposium, culinary experience, and cultural event. The United Kingdom and Ireland in the White House: A Conversation on Hi
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White House Historical Association to Unveil 2018 Ornament Honoring President Truman President’s Day Celebration Hosted by Truman Library Institute
The White House Historical Association will unveil the Official 2018 White House Christmas Ornament, honoring the presidency of Harry S. Truman, during a President’s Day celebration held by the Truman Library Institute in President Truman’s hometown of Independence, Missouri. The ornament unveiling will feature remarks from Association President Stewart McLaurin and Director of the Truman Library, Dr. Kurt Graham. Duri
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NEW Special Episode of The 1600 Sessions “Our Work and Recent Events: A Q&A with David M. Rubenstein”
The White House Historical Association released a special episode of The 1600 Sessions podcast today, “Our Work and Recent Events: A Q&A with David M. Rubenstein.” In this episode, Association President Stewart McLaurin is interviewed by David M. Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chairman of the Carlyle Group and philanthropist. During this interview, the two discuss the work of the Asso
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History Happy Hour - Rushmore Series: George Washington
History Happy Hour is a weekly virtual program hosted by the White House Historical Association. Join us as experts weigh in on a variety of historical topics, share their insights, answer audience questions, and enjoy presidential-inspired libations.Join us for our fourth installment of History Happy Hour - the Rushmore Series where Adam Erby, Curator of Fine and Decorative Arts
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New Episode of the 1600 Sessions "White House Fellows"
The White House Historical Association has released the June episode of its podcast, The 1600 Sessions, “White House Fellows.” This episode explores the program started by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964 for leadership and public service. In this episode, Association President Stewart McLaurin interviews Elizabeth Pinkerton, Director of the President’s Commission on White House Fellows, Stephanie Ferguson, President of the White House
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Honoring the Birthday of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy: A First Lady's Leadership and Legacy
Philanthropist David M. Rubenstein and historian Douglas Brinkley discuss First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's leadership and legacy through historic preservation during and since her historic 1,036 days in the White House. This discussion will detail Mrs. Kennedy’s role in the establishment of the White House Historical Association, preservation of historic Lafayette Square, and other preservation efforts.Event time is eastern standard ti
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Honoring the Birthday of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy: First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy—Style Icon or Cold Warrior?
Noted for her style and grace in the soaring triumphs and the crushing tragedies of JFK's presidency, Jaqueline Kennedy not only created a model for modern First Ladies through her fashion and projects in the White House but mastered the production of political symbols that resonated at home and abroad in the midst of the Cold War. In this presentation,
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History Happy Hour: The Adams Papers
History Happy Hour is a weekly virtual program hosted by the White House Historical Association. Join us as experts weigh in on a variety of historical topics, share their insights, answer audience questions, and enjoy presidential-inspired libations.Revolutions, declarations, foreign treaties. Life in the White House, two presidencies, and one family who wrote it all down.For the Adams family
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White House History Live: Protest at the People’s House
Join us in learning more about White House History right from your own home. Our Facebook Live series, White House History Live, delves into the stories that make up the history of the Executive Mansion.For more than a century, thousands of Americans have gathered in Lafayette Park across from the White House to exercise their First Amendment rights and