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Rights and Responsibilities in White House History
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The Kennedy Rose Garden: Traditionally American
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy began to envision a "traditionally American" garden located just outside the Oval Office. His idea became the Rose Garden, which was installed the next year. This garden has had a strong presence on the White House grounds and in the American presidency ever since. It is a White House institution, a special place for official
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Interpreting African-American History in the President’s Neighborhood
Many people think of the White House as a symbol of democracy, but it also embodies America’s complicated past and the paradoxical relationship between slavery and freedom in the nation’s capital, including the president's neighborhood. In recognition of Black History Month, this episode of White House History Live will explore new educational tools and visuals for teaching and lear
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Press Release
NEW Episode: The 1600 Sessions Podcast “Incomparable Grace: JFK in the Presidency”
The White House Historical Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today, “Incomparable Grace: JFK in the Presidency,” which delves into the book by the same title, also newly released today. In this episode, White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin speaks with the author, Mark Updegrove, President and CEO of the Lyndon B. Johnson Foundation. Updegrove shares new
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Available for Pre-Order Today: New Issue of White House History Quarterly, “Every President Has Walked These Grounds”
Today the White House Historical Association released a new issue of its award-winning magazine, White House History Quarterly, titled, “Every President Has Walked These Grounds." On November 21, 1800, after moving into the barely finished President's House in the emerging City of Washington, First Lady Abigail Adams wrote a letter to her daughter describing the site of her new home: "It is a
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The White House Historical Association and Preservation Society of Charleston Unveil Historical Marker
The White House Historical Association and Preservation Society of Charleston placed a historical marker at Saint Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church on Thursday, May 5 at 1PM that outlines the story of White House Architect James Hoban and his legacy in Charleston. Hoban was a leading figure in the establishment of the Catholic Parish at St. Mary’s. He was a
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The White House Historical Association’s Designing Camelot and James Hoban Books Honored with Spring Awards
The White House Historical Association has announced that two of its 2021 titles, Designing Camelot: The Kennedy White House Restoration and Its Legacy, and James Hoban: Designer and Builder of the White House, have recently been honored with a host of respected industry awards, including the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards and the Independent Publisher Book Awards, known as the IPPYs. "Our
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The White House Historical Association Releases Annual Holiday Catalog of Exclusive 2023 Gift Items, Including Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament
The White House Historical Association has just released its annual holiday catalog featuring a wide range of holiday gifts including the beloved Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament. The new items and ornament are available for purchase online through the Association’s interactive digital catalog and in stores. This year’s catalog features:
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NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast “Home Again with Susan Ford Bales”
The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation with Susan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford, about her time in the White House. Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, had the unique opportunity to take Bales back to the only place she
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Annual Holiday Book Festival on December 1st
The White House Historical Association published its first book, The White House: An Historic Guide, in 1962. It was the wish of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy that such a book be written, and she participated actively in the editing. For more than sixty years, the Association has continued to produce award-winning books on a wide range of subjects related to the
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White House Historical Association Releases the 15th Edition of Life in the White House By Betty Monkman
The White House stands as a living symbol of the nation’s power and prestige. As the home and office of the Chief Executive, it is the keystone to government. But the fascination the White House holds for most Americans is in its association with the presidents and their families. Like countless American homes, the White House is a place wh
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CBS News’ Margaret Brennan To Moderate “White House History” Conversation Series in 2024
The White House Historical Association has announced that its popular quarterly series “White House History” will be moderated in 2024 by Margaret Brennan, moderator of CBS News’ “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” and the network’s chief foreign affairs correspondent. Dates and Topics for “White House History with Margaret Brennan” include: January 17, 2024 – “Turmoil and Triumph in White House Diplomacy” March 21, 2024 – “Women in Diplomacy “ June