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The Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament
The White House Historical Association's Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament features President Gerald R. Ford’s life and legacy. A perfect addition to any holiday tree, this American-made holiday ornament highlights the Fords' White House Christmas decoration themes on the front and the back includes emblems representing President Ford's legacy of service, the 1976 Bicentennial, and even the family dog, Liberty. Vi
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The Ford White House: 1974-1977
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr., the nation’s only unelected president and vice president, served thirteen terms in Congress before rising to national attention in 1973, when President Richard Nixon nominated him as vice president. Less than a year later, Ford became president, following President Nixon's resignation from office. The Fords made and celebrated history during their time in the White House, fr
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New Issue of White House History Quarterly “Art, Artists, and the White House”
The White House Historical Association today released the 68th issue of its award-winning magazine, White House History Quarterly on pre-sale. The issue, “Art, Artists, and the White House,” focuses on the evolving White House Collection of Fine Art including the progression of styles and the lives and works of artists represented in the collection. Marcia Anderson, editor of the Quarterly, writ
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The White House Historical Association Announces Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament
Today the White House Historical Association released the Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament: a festive holiday wreath, adorned on the front with decorations inspired by the handcrafted Christmas ornaments used in the White House during the Gerald R. Ford presidency. The only ornament of its kind, the Official White House Christmas Ornament is produced by the White House Historical Association,
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Prom Night at the White House
Senior prom is a night to remember — especially if your venue is the White House! On May 31, 1975, First Daughter Susan Ford hosted the Holton-Arms School senior class for prom at the Executive Mansion, marking the first and only celebration of its kind to take place there. The class of ‘75 at the Holton-Arms School, located in Bethesda, Maryland, had saved for the
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History Happy Hour: Jackie Kennedy and the Broadcasted White House Tour
On February 14, 1962, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy invited the American public into the White House via a tour broadcast on CBS with correspondent Charles Collingwood. A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy showcased the First Lady’s groundbreaking restoration of the Executive Mansion. A record 56 million viewers tuned in to see and hear the First Lady guide th
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The Ford White House 1974 - 1977
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr., the nation’s only unelected president and vice president, served thirteen terms in Congress before rising to national attention in 1973, when President Richard Nixon nominated him as vice president. Less than a year later, Ford became president, following President Nixon's resignation from office. The Fords made and celebrated history during their time in the White House, fr
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White House History Live: Sports, Politics, and the American Presidency with Chris Cillizza
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. This program explores how modern presidents play sports, have used sports to play politics, and what our fan-in-chief can often tell us about our national
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Khrushchev Goes to Washington
In September 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower invited Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev to the United States for an official State Visit. Eisenhower’s invitation marked a historic moment: the first time a Soviet head of state received an invitation to the White House. This event marked an opportunity for each leader to learn about their counterpart while sharing their country’s imme
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Liberty: America's Dog
When the Fords moved into the White House in August 1974, they did not have a dog. However, the family’s transition to life in the White House was disrupted on September 26, when First Lady Betty Ford was diagnosed with breast cancer. Two days later, Mrs. Ford underwent a radical mastectomy at Bethesda Naval Hospital. She recovered at the facility for se
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Meet the Author Alex Prud'homme!
Join the White House Historical Association for a book signing with culinary historian and author Alex Prud'homme! Culinary historian and author Alex Prud'homme will be signing his new release, Dinner with the President: Food, Politics, and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House, as well as his article "Julia Child Goes Behind the Scenes at the White House"