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The White House is a ceremonial stage upon which our nation welcomes our most important visitors, including foreign heads of...
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For more than two hundred years, France and the United States have enjoyed a relationship unparalleled in world history. From the American Revolution and the Founding Fathers to the current administration, these two countries have shared a strong connection through art, culture, and history. As French President Emmanuel Macron makes his 2018 State Visit to the White House, we reflect on that connection and protocol of official foreign visits by French heads of state to the Executive Mansion.
Official State Dinners for ruling monarchs or heads of state have a history and protocol dating back to President Ulysses S. Grant.
Welcoming the World to the President's House
The 1600 Sessions Podcast
The 1600 Sessions
The White House is a ceremonial stage upon which our nation welcomes our most important visitors, including foreign heads of...
Long before the emergence of the United States and Italy as modern nation states were influenced by classical writers, philosophers,...
A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the gastronomical delights. The elegance of the State Dining...
For two hundred years, Decatur House has stood as a near neighbor to the White House across Lafayette Square. Stewart...
The burning of the White House by the British in 1814 during James Madison's presidency represented a low point in our...
Biographies & Portraits
When heads of state visit the United States and the White House, the United States Chief of Protocol is on...
The White House has hosted many important heads of state over the years. Typically, the president and first lady join...
Geography, history, and friendship have been the driving force of ties between the United States and Canada. In 1927, official rapport...
April 10, 1973: Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew — Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and President Richard M. Nixon held discussions emphasizing continued cl...
June 28, 1957: President Dwight D. Eisenhower - Islamic Center of WashingtonPresident Dwight D. Eisenhower's Remarks at Ceremonies Opening the Islamic CenterMr....
Tuesday, March 15 12:00-6:00pm: Registration at the Adolphus Hotel 12:00-3:00pm: Optional Day Trip The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey...