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Notable Horses
It is difficult to imagine that just one hundred years ago horses were still the primary means of transportation. For some presidents, horses were not just a necessity but also a part of their image. Before photographs, the military presidents, especially, were often portrayed in paintings on horseback. Horses that belonged to the presidents often achieved fame in their own
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The Red Room Through the Years
Today’s State Floor of the White House has rooms designated by color (Green, Blue, and Red), purpose (State Dining Room and Family Dining Room), and directional orientation (East Room), but this was not always so. During the early administrations, each president used the rooms of the State Floor differently. The “Red Room” first appeared during the presidency of James K. Pol
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Remembering First Lady Barbara Bush
The White House Historical Association joins the nation in its remembrance of First Lady Barbara Bush and the warmth, care for others, love of country, and humor she brought to her roles as Second and First Lady of the United States. Mrs. Bush is remembered for her friendly and forthright manner while helping her husband George H.W. Bush campaign
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A Cultural Connection
For more than two hundred years, France and the United States have enjoyed a relationship unparalleled in world history. From the American Revolution and the Founding Fathers to the current administration, these two countries have shared a strong connection through art, culture, and history. Past French Official State Visit that included a State Dinner are listed below: October 22, 1931: State Dinner
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Capturing History: The Legacy of White House Photographers
Photographs have the ability to transcend time, capturing greater historical context and detail that other sources may omit. The work of Frances B. Johnston, Abbie Rowe, Cecil Stoughton, and the numerous other White House photographers have created an invaluable archive for the American public. These photos shape our view of the past, and also allow us to reflect on our
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Remembering President George H.W. Bush
The White House Historical Association joins the nation in remembrance of President George Herbert Walker Bush and the character, prudence and leadership be brought to his role as 41st President of the United States. President Bush, along with First Lady Barbara Bush, reactivated the Committee for the Preservation of the White House and helped establish the White House Endowment Trust,
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Building the President's House
Pierre Charles L'Enfant selected the site for the President's House and proposed a grand palace four times larger than the house that was built. L'Enfant planned for the President's House and the Capitol to be the cardinal points of his 1791 plan for Washington city in the District of Columbia. L'Enfant did not cooperate with the president's commissioners and was dismissed.
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Weddings at the White House
From First Lady Dolley Madison's sister Lucy Payne Washington's wedding in 1812 to the nuptials of President Joseph Biden and First Lady Jill Biden's granddaughter Naomi Biden on the South Lawn in November 2022, the White House has long been the site of wedding ceremonies and receptions. In over two hundred years, there have been nineteen documented weddings and four receptions hosted
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Celebrating Olympic Champions
Presidents and their families have long recognized athletes as well as the cooperation, competition, and national pride displayed during the summer and winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Over the years, this has taken a variety of forms from hosting teams to participating in Olympic traditions at the White House.