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Eight days after taking office, President Roosevelt began to address the nation through his radio broadcasts, known as fireside chats. Because it was a recognizable symbol to the American people, he spoke from the White House whenever possible. Since there was no fireplace in the Diplomatic Reception Room, the room from which Roosevelt broadcast his fireside chats, a chimney was installed.
Featuring Frederick J. Ryan, author of “Wine and the White House: A History" and member of the White House Historical Association’s National Council on White House History
Featuring Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ambassador of Ireland to the United States
Featuring Very Reverend Randolph Hollerith and Reverend Canon Jan Naylor Cope
Featuring The Honorable Capricia Marshall, Ambassador Stuart Holliday, and Matthew Wendel
On January 20, 1977, Jimmy Carter was inaugurated as the thirty-ninth president of the United States. During his time in the White House (1977–81), President Carter made many decisions guided by his fundamental commitment to peace and democratic values, emphasizing human and civil rights above all else. Putting these ideals into practice, President Carter negotiated the Camp David Accords, secured the release of Am
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament. These unique collectibles — honoring individual presidents or specific White House anniversaries — have become part of the holiday tradition for millions of American families. In this collection, explore the history behind our 2024 design and learn more about President Jimmy Carter. Buy the
Featuring Hilary West, Executive Director for Federal Government Relations at JPMorgan Chase, and Royce L. Dickerson, MBA Candidate at the University of Alabama’s Manderson Graduate School of Business
