Podcast The White House Gardens
The White House includes 18 acres of historic grounds and gardens that have been cultivated for more than two hundred years...
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The White House includes 18 acres of historic grounds and gardens that have been cultivated for more than two hundred years...
President Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to office at the height of the Great Depression. He ushered in an environment...
From diplomatic dinners to holiday gatherings, the White House has always played a central role in the nation’s official en...
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
Although the presidency is an often all-consuming job, many presidents have found solace in their various hobbies and pastimes. When...
Camp David has provided presidents and their families with a recreational retreat from the White House, as well as a...
Animals, whether pampered household pets, working livestock, birds, squirrels, or strays, have long been a major part of White House...
In this special episode of The 1600 Sessions, we turn the tables on our podcast’s usual format. Financier and philanthropist Da...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
The National Archives has been collecting records of the United States since 1934. It holds billions of documents, photographs, and objects...
In April 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City. Constitutional guidelines for inaugurations are sparse, offering...
Dwight D. Eisenhower was the only army general elected president in the twentieth century. His achievements were many — he was an...