Collection Presidential Inaugurations
In April 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City. Constitutional guidelines for inaugurations are sparse, offering...
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In April 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City. Constitutional guidelines for inaugurations are sparse, offering...
George Washington never lived in the White House, but played a major role in its design, as well as the...
From diplomatic dinners to holiday gatherings, the White House has always played a central role in the nation’s official en...
Biographies & Portraits
For more than two centuries, the White House has been the home of American presidents. A powerful symbol of the...
Biographies & Portraits
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
No sport is more closely tied to the American presidency than baseball. One of Washington’s first baseball fields was lo...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
Presidents have found different ways to escape the pressures and politics of the position. For early leaders, it was a...
Throughout our history, presidents have faced crises that have gripped both the nation and the world. In this episode, Association...
While the presidency is often in the eye of the public, those who ensure operations at the White House run...