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The White House Historical Association Reveals 'Official 2021 White House Christmas Ornament'
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) today revealed the Official 2021 White House Christmas Ornament. This year’s annual collectible is designed to commemorate President Johnson’s time in the White House and features a painting of the 1967 Blue Room Christmas tree, commissioned by Mrs. Johnson and painted by Robert H. Laessig, a designer for American Greetings.A quote from President John
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New Edition: How to Draw the Presidents
The White House Historical Association has released an updated edition of How to Draw the Presidents, by artist John Hutton. The NEW edition features a four-step method to draw President Joseph Biden in addition to the previous 44 heads of state. This how-to book is designed for art enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels to create unique portraits of each
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The Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament Press Collection
The White House Historical Association’s Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament is a festive holiday wreath adorned with decorations inspired by the handcrafted Christmas ornaments used in the White House during the Gerald R. Ford Jr., administration. Small and delicate depictions of dolls, cherubs, doves, stars, flowers, gingerbread men, candles, and pentagon balls decorate the front of the ornament while th
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David M. Rubenstein's $5 Million Gift
The White House Historical Association is honored to announce a $5 million gift by businessman and philanthropist David M. Rubenstein to the Association in support of the revitalized White House Visitor Center opening on Saturday, September 13. The completely transformed visitor center is the result of a public-private partnership between the National Park Service (NPS) and the Association. Mr. Rubensteins generous gift
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Official 2015 White House Christmas Ornament Unveiled
The White House Historical Association announced today the Official 2015 White House Christmas Ornament honoring U.S. President Calvin Coolidge and the 1923 First National Christmas Tree lighting. The highly sought after collectible is American made and its sale supports the Associations nonprofit, nonpartisan mission to fund the acquisition of furnishings and artwork for the White House permanent collection, assist in the
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White House Historical Association Re-Releases "The White House: Its Historic Furnishings & First Families"
The White House Historical Association has released The White House: Its Historic Furnishings & First Families. This award-winning title, back in print for its second edition, features never-before-published photography of the White House rooms from President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama administrations. New White House acquisitions highlighted include State china service sets and a rare photograph of the
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The White House Historical Association Announces Free Exhibit on the Kennedy Rose Garden
The White House Historical Association announced today the opening of a new exhibit, The Kennedy Rose Garden, Traditionally American, which explores President John F. Kennedy’s 1961 vision for a new garden adjacent to the Oval Office. The exhibit is free and open to the public July 16 – September 12, 2015; Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m – 3 p.m. The Rose Garden was designed by Mrs. Rac
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Announcing the Official 2019 White House Christmas Ornament Commemorating Dwight D. Eisenhower
The White House Historical Association has announced the Official 2019 White House Christmas Ornament honoring the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower. The helicopter ornament symbolizes Eisenhower’s achievement as the first sitting president to fly in a helicopter in 1957, as well as his example of fairness and innovation by combining the two he flew in: Army and Marine Corps aircrafts. The Of
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NEW BOOK: To Live on Lafayette Square: Society and Politics in the White House Neighborhood By William Seale
The White House Historical Association has announced its forthcoming book, To Live on Lafayette Square: Society and Politics in the White House Neighborhood, by historian and author Dr. William Seale, out May 15, 2019. This publication details the lives of those who once lived in Lafayette Square, just across from Pennsylvania Avenue and the White House, when the fashionable neighborhood was a
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Available Now: Official 2019 White House Easter Eggs
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) will be selling the Official 2019 White House Easter Eggs beginning on March 15, 2019. Additionally, the limited-edition wooden eggs will be given as gifts to children attending the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 22, 2019. The eggs will be available for purchase to the public while supplies last.
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The White House and Sports
The White House has long been a site for celebrating and engaging in sports. Past presidents have enjoyed playing basketball and tennis, swimming, and bowling, all on White House Grounds, and many have thrown the ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game as a way to salute this American pastime.Throughout history, various athletes and sports teams have visited the
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Music and the White House
On New Years Day in 1801, the first occupants of the White House, President John Adams and First Lady Dolley Madison, welcomed the recently-created United States Marine Band. Since then, the White House has been visited by numerous famous musicians and performers. Throughout American history, music has played an important role in the White House. In this collection, delve into the