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2023 Presidents' Day Wreath Laying Ceremonies
For Presidents’ Day 2023, the White House Historical Association partnered with US Embassies around the world for an international wreath laying ceremony at presidential statues and monuments. This collaboration honors the history of American presidents globally and brings attention to the meaningful leadership that each of these statues represent. The tradition began in 2022 when WHHA partnered with the US Consulate in Ed
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The White House Collection and the Atlantic World: Mahogany
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Enslaved Artisans: Clark Mills and Philip Reed
Pieces in the White House Collection illuminate the unsung role of enslaved artisans in early American fine and decorative arts.
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Slavery at the White House: Enslaved Labor in the White House
Explore the stories of enslaved workers at the White House through closer examination of several objects in the collection.
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The Path to Abolition - White House Collection
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