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Jimmy Carter and Sports
The presidency is a stressful job, but many presidents find ways to ease their anxieties. Some bring hobbies with them to the White House. For example, Franklin D. Roosevelt collected stamps, books, and model ships.1 Grover Cleveland enjoyed the peacefulness of fishing; Dwight Eisenhower took up painting; and Bill Clinton played the saxophone. In addition to pastimes, many presidents relieve
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History Happy Hour: Wine and the White House
Join us for a captivating episode of History Happy Hour with Fred Ryan, who will discuss his book, "Wine and the White House." Winner of twelve national and international awards, the book is a comprehensive journey through the history of White House hospitality that explores every president’s experience of wine. Early presidents recognized the important function wine played in entertaini
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Jimmy Carter, Iran, and the Canadian Caper
The Iran Hostage Crisis was one of the most important issues of Jimmy Carter’s presidency and likely one of the reasons for his election loss in 1980. But at the beginning of Carter’s presidency, the United States and Iran were allies. Carter called Iran “an island of stability in one of the more troubled areas of the world” during a visit
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Eleanor Roosevelt: A First Lady on the Move
Eleanor Roosevelt served as First Lady of the United States from 1933-1945, profoundly changing the role for the women who followed her. Immediately after the Inauguration, the Roosevelt administration set out to combat the Great Depression. Both the president and the first lady were eager to help the people of the United States in different ways. President Franklin D. Roosevelt
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White House History Trivia Night
Calling all history buffs! Grab your friends and test your knowledge of White House history at trivia night with New Columbia Pub Quiz. Play on teams of 2 to 6 players while enjoying complimentary pizza and soft drinks. Questions will cover a variety of topics in White House history, from presidents and first ladies to art and popular culture! Prizes will be
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White House History Live: Awakening the Spirit of America
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. Author Paul Sparrow, former director of the FDR Presidential Library, will join to discuss his new book, Awakening the Spirit of America. This sweeping narrative
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NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast “Washington National Cathedral and the White House”
The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation on the history and grand treasures of the Washington National Cathedral. The Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, sits atop Mount Saint Alban, the highest point in Washington, D.C. In this episode, Stewart
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iCivics and The White House Historical Association Launch "Brief the Chief," A New Digital Game Showing Students How Presidents Throughout History Relied on Multiple Perspectives to Make Difficult Choices
iCivics, the nation’s leading civic education nonprofit, and the White House Historical Association today launched Brief the Chief, a new digital game that teaches students how the President of the United States makes difficult governing decisions, providing insight into how presidents rely on an array of advisors to make tough judgment calls. Brief the Chief also gives students an in
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Washington National Cathedral & the White House
Featuring Very Reverend Randolph Hollerith and Reverend Canon Jan Naylor Cope
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History Happy Hour: Three First Ladies and Four Great Speeches
At the turn of the 21st century, experts in public address were asked to identify the top 100 political speeches of the 20th century. Over 100 scholars submitted their choices and among the final 100 were four by first ladies--two by Eleanor Roosevelt, one by Barbara Bush, and one by Hillary Clinton. This upcoming History Happy Hour program explores the entrance of first
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Passover Celebrations at the White House
More than 70% of Jewish Americans take part in the Passover Seder, making Passover the most celebrated of Jewish holidays. Since 2009, the White House has joined in celebrating Passover in various ways. Rubenstein Center Research Fellow Dr. Phillip Lieberman will discuss this tradition, as well as the ebb and flow of presidential participation in the Jewish Feast of Freedom.