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White House Historical Association Unveils Accessible, Audio Component of Historic Markers in Lafayette Square

The White House Historical Association (WHHA), in partnership with the National Park Service, today unveiled the addition of new, recorded audio components to the historic wayside markers installed earlier this summer in Lafayette Square. This event is the latest in a series of programs marking the Association’s 60th anniversary since its founding by Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961.These audio recordings of

NEW Book Release: Rocco Travels with the Presidents!

One of the Association’s favorite authors, Rocco Smirne, is back! Join six-year-old Rocco as he experiences travel with the presidents, past and present, in his new children’s book, Rocco Travels with the Presidents! Every president of the United States has to travel to attend important events and to meet people around the world. For more than two hundred year

NEW Issue of Association’s White House History Quarterly “September 11, 2001”

The White House Historical Association released the 62nd issue of its award-winning magazine, White House History Quarterly titled, “September 11, 2001.” This special issue marking the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 looks back on that tragic day and shares never-before-published first-hand accounts from staff members and a journalist who were in the White House and on Air Force One.The

NEW Episode of The 1600 Sessions Podcast Features Authors of NEW Book Designing Camelot

The White House Historical Association (WHHA) today released a new episode of The 1600 Sessions podcast, “Designing Camelot,” featuring authors James Archer Abbott and Elaine Rice Bachmann, authors of the Association’s NEW publication, Designing Camelot. In this episode, Abbott and Bachmann share anecdotes and analysis about the legacy of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and her work on the White House, one of

White House Historical Association Unveils Historic Markers in Lafayette Square, Honors Jacqueline Kennedy’s Birthday with Day of Events

The White House Historical Association (WHHA), in partnership with the National Park Service, today unveiled historical markers in Lafayette Square and commemorated the birthday of its founder First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. These events were the latest in a series of programs marking the Association’s 60th anniversary since its founding by Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961.“We are proud to commemorate the vita

NEW Episode of The 1600 Sessions Podcast, “Gigi at the White House”

The White House Historical Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today, featuring a conversation with Giovanna McBride, author of the Association’s NEW publication, Gigi at the White House! In this episode, McBride shares reflections from her childhood included in the book, such as visiting her mother at work during the George W. Bush administration. The author’s mo

NEW Book Release: Gigi at the White House!

Many children have at least one special opportunity to visit their parents at work, but few can say when they go to work with their mom or dad they’re visiting one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, the White House.This was true for Giovanna “Gigi” McBride whose mother, Anita McBride, had a very unique job—she worked a

NEW Episode of The 1600 Sessions, "The Triumph of Nancy Reagan"

The White House Historical Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today titled, “The Triumph of Nancy Reagan.” In this episode, Stewart D. McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association speaks with Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty about First Lady Nancy Reagan’s legacy and her new book The Triumph of Nancy Reagan.Watch the full video interv

New Issue of White House History Quarterly: “As Time Goes By: Historic Moments in the Life of the White House”

The White House Historical Association (WHHA) today released the 61st issue of White House History Quarterly, the Association's award-winning magazine. “As Time Goes By: Historic Moments in the Life of the White House,” explores a selection of historic moments at the White House against a backdrop of the magnificent clocks that have kept presidential time for more than 200 years. Among thes