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Italy in the White House
For more than 200 years, the White House and presidents have been a focal point for exchanges between Italy and the United States.From political philosophy and architecture to art and music, these interactions have facilitated cultural appreciation on both sides. Examples of these exchanges are depicted in the following gallery.
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Presidential Inaugurations: "I Do Solemnly Swear"
Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution specifies the oath the president takes in assuming the responsibilities of this highest executive office: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States." George Washington
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Presidential Inaugurations: Celebrate New Times
Thomas Jefferson’s 1801 inauguration, the first held in the city of Washington, bore little resemblance to modern extravaganzas. The scope of inaugural balls has also broadened, reflecting a cross-section of the American population.
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Presidential Inaugurations: A Court of Honor
A reviewing stand is usually constructed for the use of the president during the inaugural parade, the necessity arising as inaugural parades got longer — sometimes lasting for more than five hours. The design of these stands has varied greatly over time, with some being little more than platforms, while others were ornate two-story edifices.
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2017: The Year of President James Monroe
2017 marks the bicentennial of the inauguration of America's fifth president, James Monroe. President Monroe entered office on March 4, 1817, with no official residence, as the White House was still under reconstruction from when it was burned by British troops on August 24, 1814. In commemoration of the bicentennial of the restoration and reopening of the White House, the White House Historical Association has
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Christmas with the Roosevelts
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The United Kingdom and Ireland in the White House
For over two centuries, the United Kingdom and Ireland have enjoyed a relationship with the United States unparalleled in world history. The White House Historical Association, together with the British Embassy and the Embassy of Ireland, is illuminating these remarkable historic connections by organizing a full-day symposium titled The United Kingdom and Ireland in the White House: A Conversation on
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Japanese Silk Panels at Decatur House
Inside the Decatur House’s California Room hangs a series of remarkable nineteenth-century Japanese silk panels that depict the changing seasons. The paintings, created by Japanese artist Utagawa Kunitsuru, were signed by the artist in 1872. They came to Decatur House sometime between this signing date and their first mention in a Washington Capital newspaper article in late 1873, which noted that th
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Native American Delegations, Diplomacy, and Protests at the White House: John Ross & John Ridge
Thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans, the formation of the United States, and construction of the White House, Native peoples such as the Piscataway and Nacostines lived and prospered in the region of what is now Washington, D.C. As more colonists descended upon the area, they seized lands from Native Americans—including the land between the Potomac Ri
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Native American Delegations, Diplomacy, and Protests at the White House: Hayne Hudjihini & Chief Sumonyeacathee
Thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans, the formation of the United States, and construction of the White House, Native peoples such as the Piscataway and Nacostines lived and prospered in the region of what is now Washington, D.C. As more colonists descended upon the area, they seized lands from Native Americans—including the land between the Potomac Ri
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Lighting the Menorah: Presidential Lighting of Menorahs Past
This gallery features images from Lighting the Menorah: Celebrating Hanukkah at the White House, which chronicles the celebration of Hanukkah in the White House.