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The Kennedy Rose Garden: Traditionally American
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy began to envision a "traditionally American" garden located just outside the Oval Office. His idea became the Rose Garden, which was installed the next year. This garden has had a strong presence on the White House grounds and in the American presidency ever since. It is a White House institution, a special place for official
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Press Release
Annual Holiday Book Festival on December 1st
The White House Historical Association published its first book, The White House: An Historic Guide, in 1962. It was the wish of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy that such a book be written, and she participated actively in the editing. For more than sixty years, the Association has continued to produce award-winning books on a wide range of subjects related to the
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White House Historical Association Releases the 15th Edition of Life in the White House By Betty Monkman
The White House stands as a living symbol of the nation’s power and prestige. As the home and office of the Chief Executive, it is the keystone to government. But the fascination the White House holds for most Americans is in its association with the presidents and their families. Like countless American homes, the White House is a place wh
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“The White House and the Sea” NEW ISSUE of White House History Quarterly
The White House Historical Association today released the 71st issue of its award-winning magazine, White House History Quarterly, “The White House and the Sea.” With this issue of the Quarterly we follow America’s presidents to sea, where so many chapters of White House history have been written. The presidents have sought peace at sea, relaxed, dined, and celebrated at sea, a
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WINE AND THE WHITE HOUSE: A History
Praise for WINE AND THE WHITE HOUSE: “The Washington Post publisher tells a comprehensive story of the American presidents through the grapes and glasses they drank from.” —NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW, New & Noteworthy “. . . lavishly illustrated and strictly bipartisan . . . the book delves widely . . . into how presidents have chosen to highlight ceremonies, foster diplomacy, and heavily promote the American wine industry
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Employment
Director of Digital Outreach
The White House Historical Association is seeking a Director of Digital Outreach. The Director will develop, plan, and implement a comprehensive digital strategy to engage new audiences, supporters, stakeholders, and the public with all educational facets of the White House Historical Association and The People’s House: A White House Experience. This position reports to the Vice President of Marketing, Co
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White House Historical Association Announces $19.5 Million in Gifts to Advance Scholarship, Education, and Accessibility
Dr. Amelia Ogunlesi is providing philanthropic leadership to support the White House Historical Association and “The People’s House: A White House Experience,” the new cutting-edge immersive space located one block from the White House and set to open in September 2024. This transformative commitment immediately follows a visionary grant by the Gerard B. Lambert Foundation and a leading investment by Mrs. D
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NEW Issue of White House History Quarterly “After the White House”
The White House Historical Association today released "After the White House," the 74th issue of its award-winning magazine, White House History Quarterly. While the White House may be the defining moment in either a life story or in the provenance of an inanimate object, the adventure does always end at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This issue follows some interesting people and their