Videos Index
Forged by Fire Field Trip Program
This field trip experience at the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History at Decatur House helps students discover the impact of the War of 1812 in Washington, D.C. with a special focus on the White House and Dolley Madison's famed flight. Each student will step back in time and research and play the role of an historic
Paths to Freedom Field Trip Program
This field trip experience at the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History at Decatur House invites students to explore notions of bondage and freedom, and to trace President Abraham Lincoln's steps as he considered emancipation and its alternatives. While participating in a costumed reenactment, students recreate the events surrounding the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Each student
Grover Cleveland's unusual vacations
Historian Lawrence Knutson talks about President Grover Cleveland's unusual vacations, including his honeymoon and surgery at sea.
George H.W. Bush's "perpetual motion" vacations
Historian Lawrence Knutson talks about President George H.W. Bush's "perpetual motion" vacations.
Lyndon B. Johnson's favorite form of vacation relaxation
Historian Lawrence Knutson talks about President Lyndon B. Johnson's favorite form of relaxation while on vacation.
Special presidential retreats - Soldiers' Home and Shangri La (Camp David)
Historian Lawrence Knutson talks about two special presidential retreats, the Soldiers' Home and Shangri La, now known as Camp David.
Sports and pastimes of vacationing presidents
Historian Lawrence Knutson talks about sports and pastimes of vacationing presidents.
The submarine rides of Harry S. Truman and Theodore Roosevelt
Historian Lawrence Knutson talks about the submarine rides of Presidents Harry S. Truman and Theodore Roosevelt.
