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The Tale of Two White Houses: Espionage during the Civil War
In the nineteenth century, two mansions sitting approximately one hundred miles apart were both called the “White House.” The White House in Washington, D.C., was constructed to serve as the executive seat for the President of the United States. During the War of 1812, British troops burned the building but it was quickly rebuilt and re-occupied by 1817. The following year, a sm
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NAACP and the White House
The Board of Directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) met with President Lyndon B. Johnson at the White House on June 24, 1964. The forty-five minute meeting took place in the Cabinet Room of the West Wing.1 The meeting was off the record, so no official press coverage or documentation of the conversation exists. However, White
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NEW Episode: The 1600 Sessions Podcast "The History and Making of the Official White House Christmas Ornaments"
The White House Historical Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today, “The History and Making of the Official White House Christmas Ornaments.” In this episode, Association President Stewart McLaurin speaks with Richard Rosvek, Trustee, Spirit of Liberty Foundation, who first suggested the creation of an ornament program to First Lady Nancy Reagan as a way to help fund
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The 1600 Sessions - The History and Making of the Official White House Christmas Ornaments
Since 1981, the White House Historical Association has created the Official White House Christmas Ornament. Collecting and gifting these unique ornaments has become a holiday tradition for millions of Americans, and all ornament sales support the mission of the Association. In this 1600 Sessions episode, White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin talks with the individual who came up with the idea
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The History and Making of the Official White House Christmas Ornaments
Featuring Richard Rovsek, Board Trustee at Spirit of Liberty Foundation; Dave Marquis, President of ChemArt, Kim Fyfe, Graphics Manager at ChemArt
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White House Hostesses: The Forgotten First Ladies
First ladies hold a unique place in American history. The collection of first ladies' gowns and artifacts remains one of the most popular exhibitions, visited by millions of annual visitors at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C..1 First ladies are the focus of documentaries, podcasts, books, and scholarly works that examine their lives and contributions
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White House Historical Association Launches NEW Virtual Tour of White House Holiday Traditions Past and Present
Today, The White House Historical Association announces the debut of a virtual White House Holiday Tour, exclusively available on the White House Experience mobile app. The tour is also available as a web app. The inaugural White House Holiday Virtual Tour guides users through the history and evolution of holiday decor and traditions, past and present. Download high-resolution images of th
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First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Caroline Kennedy & Al Roker Celebrated the White House Historical Association’s 60th Anniversary at Annual Gala in Honor of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy
On November 4, the White House Historical Association was joined by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Caroline Kennedy, Al Roker, donors and other special guests to celebrate the nonprofit’s 60th anniversary at its annual gala hosted at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The gala was held in honor of the exceptional achievement of Jacqueline Kennedy who founded the organization in 1961 to
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2021 White House Christmas in Pictures
The White House and its residence share the holiday cheer felt by all of the country this time of year. Since 1961, the Executive Mansion decorates its halls with a holiday theme. This year’s theme, Gifts from the Heart, reflects the things Americans hold sacred — that unite us and transcend distance, time, and even the pandemic: faith, family, and friendship; a lo
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NEW Episode: The 1600 Sessions Podcast “Voices from a Night at the Met”
The White House Historical Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today, “Voices from a Night at the Met.” In this episode, Association President Stewart McLaurin reflects on moments from the Association’s 60th Anniversary Gala, which took place Thursday, November 4, 2021.Watch the full video of this podcast episode here.Since 1961, the White House Historical Association has served as the