Collection Music in the White House
Music is often called the universal language. It has been known to break down barriers and shape historic events in...
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Music is often called the universal language. It has been known to break down barriers and shape historic events in...
The White House has always shaped the lives of the Presidents and First Families who have lived there, and reflected...
Since 1878, American presidents and their families have celebrated Easter Monday by hosting an "egg roll" party. Held on the South...
The White House Grounds began as approximately 85 acres of land chosen by George Washington and was refined and cultivated by...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
Animals, whether pampered household pets, working livestock, birds, squirrels, or strays, have long been a major part of White House...
In April 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City. Constitutional guidelines for inaugurations are sparse, offering...
President Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to office at the height of the Great Depression. He ushered in an environment...
On July 11, 1798, Congress passed legislation that created the United States Marine Corps and the Marine Band, America's oldest professional musical...
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....
No sport is more closely tied to the American presidency than baseball. One of Washington’s first baseball fields was lo...