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Civil Rights and the White House
In this collection, explore the history of the White House and the Civil Rights Movement through its leaders and activists that took part in demonstrations, protests, and meetings with presidents. The collection highlights Martin Luther King Jr.'s leadership in the civil rights movement, including his meetings with Presidents Kennedy and Johnson.Compiled by the White House Historical Association. Please
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Native Americans and the White House Press Collection
Native Americans hold a significant place in White House history. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples, including the Nacotchtank and Piscataway, lived in the Potomac Valley prior to the construction of the White House. Since that time, Native Americans have come to the Executive Mansion to share their cultural heritage, meet with presidents, protest, and advocate for Indigenous rights. In
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Queen Elizabeth II and the White House
Beginning in 1951, Queen Elizabeth II cultivated a seventy-year friendship with the White House, visiting the United States several times as both princess and queen. Her visits have included four State Visits, five State Dinners, and two unofficial visits during her reign. In seventy years, Queen Elizabeth II participated in many important White House traditions and met more U.S. presidents
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The Official 2022 White House Christmas Ornament Press Collection
The White House Historical Association’s Official 2022 White House Christmas Ornament features the annual White House gingerbread house, a cherished holiday tradition. In 1969, Assistant Chef Hans Raffert began the holiday tradition of building a gingerbread house for display in the State Dining Room. White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier carried on this tradition with more elaborate gingerbread displays. Mesnier be
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2016 White House History Summer Camp: Exploring the President's Neighborhood
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live or work in the White House? Join the National Park Service and the White House Historical Association for our second annual summer camp all about the President’s House! Campers will become explorers, historians, preservationists, artists and more as they explore White House history, the White House neighborhood, and the nati
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2011 White House Christmas Ornament Delights Young and Old Alike
The 2011 White House Christmas ornament celebrates the life and presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth president of the United States (1901–1909), and his family and highlights the return of children to the White House after a long period of absence. With the arrival of the Roosevelt’s, six children would call the White House “home” and filled it with excitement and life as
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The President's Neighborhood Open House
Come explore the history of the President’s Neighborhood at our Summer Open House! Learn about the incredible people and buildings that have been neighbors to the White House for the past two centuries. Take a stroll through our special exhibition about the history and preservation of Lafayette Square, and explore neighborhood-themed crafts in the Carriage House with our partners fr
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Life in the Lincoln White House Exhibition
The exhibition Life in the Lincoln White House focused on the space where President Abraham Lincoln spent the majority of his time as president: his White House office.
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The White House History Teacher Institute 2016
There are so many reasons to teach about the White House! For more than 215 years, the White House has been intrinsically tied to American history, serving the roles of home, office, museum, and stage for each president and first lady who lived there. It also serves as a symbol, representing the nation and our democracy. Article 2 of the U.S.