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Introduction to The White House Remembered
These interviews with Presidents Richard M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan were compiled and edited by Time magazine White House correspondent Hugh S. Sidey for the White House Historical Association. The goal was to get observations and recollections of their times in the White House—the big things and the small things, the great moments of st
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The White House Remembered: President Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan served two terms as president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Hugh Sidey interviewed the former president in Los Angeles shortly after he left office, and observes that despite the tragedy of the early onset of Alzheimer's Disease, the text of the interview contains the old Reagan sparkle and humor and the reverence for the White House and
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The White House Remembered: President Gerald Ford
Gerald Ford served as the 38th president of the United States, from 1974-1977. Hugh Sidey interviewed the president at his office in Palm Desert, California, nearly 40 years after the president left office left office. His memories of his time in the White House are read here by Hugh Sidey.
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Unveiling the 2015 White House Christmas Ornament
HGTV star Genevieve Gorder helped us unveil the 2015 White House Christmas Ornament at the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C. This 2015 ornament celebrates the presidency of Calvin Coolidge and the first lighting of the National Christmas Tree in 1923.This is the 35th annual White House Historical Association ornament, which has been produced in the United States since 1981.Stay tuned through
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The White House Remembered: President Richard M. Nixon
Richard Nixon served as the 37th President of the United States from 1969 until his resignation in 1974. Hugh Sidey met with him in his home in Woodcliff, New Jersey in 1993 for lunch and conversation and remembers he talked for a long time that day. Nixon seemed to remember every sound, sight and corner of the White House.
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White House History 29: Special Spaces
Are there secret tunnels? Special spaces at the White House are usually those created by the presidents for their own use while resident there. There are special spaces for retreats, for improvement of living, and for looks. White House History 29: Special Spaces touches upon some that exist and some that do not. Included are the long-vanished White House stables, the
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Public Spaces of the White House
Thousands of people visit the White House every year. During public tours, visitors walk through rooms that have been used by presidents and their families for over two centuries. Years ago, curious guests could knock on the front door of the White House and ask to see inside. Today, visitors wait weeks or even months to gain access for a
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Roles of the President
What exactly does the president do in the White House? Most citizens understand that the President of the United States is the leader of the country, but they may not be able to explain all the duties and powers that come with that position. The Constitution specifically lists several presidential responsibilities. Other presidential roles have developed as our country has
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Roles of the First Lady
The Constitution provides guidance for the responsibilities of the president, but what about the first lady? No founding document exists that explains the duties of the first lady. Instead, generations of women have shaped how the modern Office of the First Lady formed, and the roles of the president's spouse. Learn the usage of the title First Lady and explore