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The White House Historical Association in partnership with Iowa State University's Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication and the White House Correspondents’ Association, have awarded Mary Khan with the Hugh S. Sidey Scholarship in Print Journalism. Khan will receive $5,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. this spring. Khan will attend the 2018 White House Correspondents’ Dinner as a guest of t
December 11, 2017 (Washington, D.C.) — Holidays at the White House is brought to life in the new holiday episode of The 1600 Sessions series. In “Holidays at the White House,” White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin talks with former White House Chief Usher Gary Walters, author Jennifer Pickens, and former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier about the special events and tr
In celebration of its founding by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy 56 years ago this month, The White House Historical Association has released a special episode, “Founding the White House Historical Association” in The 1600 Sessions podcast series. In this anniversary special, Association President Stewart McLaurin speaks with two founding members – Nash Castro and Leonard Silverstein – as well as Gary Walters, who served as Chief
The White House Historical Association today released its eighth episode, “A Conversation with Michael Beschloss” in The 1600 Sessions podcast series. In this fascinating interview, the acclaimed presidential historian explains why an understanding of the presidents and their families is the key to understanding the White House itself. From the Oval Office to the Lincoln Bedroom, Beschloss tells the stories of the
The White House Historical Association has released the 24th edition of The White House: An Historic Guide, its flagship publication, first published in 1962. New to this edition are images of the West Wing; the White House Theatre, opened to the public for the first time by Mrs. Trump; and the East and West Garden Rooms. Updated photography includes the State
The White House Historical Association is pleased to offer the 2017 Official White House Ornament honoring the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt, who served as the thirty-second president of the United States from 1933 to 1945. ***Other ideal gifts for the holiday season include books, a subscription to the WHHA quarterly magazine, ornaments, holiday items, women’s jewelry, men’s jewelry, silk scarves, neck
In his first interview since retiring from a 40-year career in the White House, former Curator William G. Allman shares candid and never-before-told stories and memories of the rich history he witnessed first-hand while serving eight Presidents and their families. Allman became the Curator of the White House in 2002, having served in the office as a Curatorial Assistant and then
The White House Historical Association (WHHA), in partnership with the Washington Nationals, is pleased to offer those who become new association members in September, the following incentives: Two tickets with early entry to Nationals Winterfest on Dec. 17, 11:30-4PM at the Washington Convention Center A voucher for The White House in Gingerbread: Memories & Recipes by former White House Chef
The White House Historical Association is hosting two free events this fall: In September: Adrian Miller, award-winning author and food historian, explores the lives of African-American White House chefs through the lens of his upcoming book, The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families, from the Washingtons to the Obamas. Miller ch
