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MEET THE AUTHORS: Summer Book Signings at the White House History Shop
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) will host a series of book signings on select Friday afternoons in June and July at its White House History Shop, providing an opportunity for visitors to meet award-winning authors and purchase personalized books. Book signings are free and open to the public. WHERE: White House History Shop, 1610 H Street NW, Washington, D.C.
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The 1600 Sessions: Back to Basics - White House History with David Rubenstein
In this special episode of The 1600 Sessions, we turn the tables on our podcast’s usual format. Financier and philanthropist David Rubenstein takes his turn asking more than 50 questions on White House history to White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin. They cover all the basics as well as some of the fun facts you probably didn't know, like which pr
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Eisenhower Library Lunch & Learn with White House Historian Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky
White House Historical Association Historian Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky visited the Eisenhower Presidential Library to present at their monthly Lunch & Learn series. She discussed President Dwight Eisenhower’s time in the White House, his legacy, and his support for innovation and technology, which is featured in this year’s Official 2019 White House Christmas Ornament. Video Courtesy of Dwight D. Eisenhower Pres
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History Happy Hour: Presidential Love Letters at the Library of Congress
The Library of Congress holds the personal papers of 23 presidents from George Washington to Calvin Coolidge, and a number of these collections include love letters written by the men who served in the nation’s highest office. Addressed to wives, future wives, or other paramours, these letters reveal a great deal about the men who wrote them. Historian Michelle Krowl wi
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History Happy Hour: Vacationer in Chief - A History of Presidential Getaways
Since the creation of the American presidency, the country’s leaders and their families have taken vacations away from the White House. From ice cream on Martha’s Vineyard to hauling brush on Western ranches, even presidents need to unplug. Long years have passed since an American president abandoned the White House for most of the summer to go home and
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James Hoban: Designer and Architect of the White House
When considering the design of the President’s House yet to be built in the emerging Federal City of Washington, President George Washington asked after a young Irish builder he had learned of while visiting Charleston, South Carolina. Soon James Hoban appeared in Washington’s Philadelphia office with his credentials. By 1792, Hoban was at work on the building site, having won
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History Happy Hour: The Official White House Christmas Ornament
Since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament. Since their introduction, the ornaments have become a sought-after and beloved collector’s item for millions of families around the country, providing an opportunity for admirers of the history and the elegance of the White House to share the traditions and stories of
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National Student Art Competition 2021: Winners, Finalists, and Honorable Mentions
To celebrate our 60th anniversary, the White House Historical Association hosted the National Student Art Competition, which sought 2D art submissions from K-12 students across the country that depicted and reflected the White House, its collection, and its diverse history – that of presidents and first families, enslaved workers, dedicated staff, and the American public. We are proud to showcase honorable me
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NEW Issue of Association’s White House History Quarterly “September 11, 2001”
The White House Historical Association released the 62nd issue of its award-winning magazine, White House History Quarterly titled, “September 11, 2001.” This special issue marking the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 looks back on that tragic day and shares never-before-published first-hand accounts from staff members and a journalist who were in the White House and on Air Force One.The
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NEW Book Release: Rocco Travels with the Presidents!
One of the Association’s favorite authors, Rocco Smirne, is back! Join six-year-old Rocco as he experiences travel with the presidents, past and present, in his new children’s book, Rocco Travels with the Presidents! Every president of the United States has to travel to attend important events and to meet people around the world. For more than two hundred year
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NEW White House 360 Tour: Halloween Scavenger Hunt Edition
The White House Historical Association has released a NEW edition of the White House 360 Tour on its website whitehousehistory.org and White House Experience App: The Halloween Scavenger Hunt Edition. The themed version of the app’s traditional 360-degree tour is designed to teach participants about the spookier side of White House history.Throughout the tour, families can discover stories of