A Tour of the White House
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the public rooms and displaying the very best of American artwork, furniture, and décor. In order to fulfill her vision, Mrs. Kennedy founded the White House Historical Association, a private, non-profit organization created in partnership with the National Park Service. Today, the Association continues to advance its mission, enhancing the public’s understanding and appreciation of the Executive Mansion through educational outreach, research, and publications, while assisting the White House with acquisition and preservation projects. This collection, "A Tour of the White House," offers an online tour of the Executive Mansion for those who may not have the opportunity to visit in person. To learn more, purchase our The White House: An Historic Guide.
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Podcast At the Helm with John H. Dalton
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Podcast 250 Years of American Political Leadership
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Podcast Becoming FDR: The Personal Crisis That Made a President
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Podcast Dinner with the President
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Collection The Ford White House 1974 - 1977
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Podcast Jacqueline Kennedy: Art in Cultural Diplomacy
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy was the driving force behind a brilliant act of cultural diplomacy: bringing Leonardo Da Vinci’s ma...
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Podcast Jacqueline Kennedy: Restoring the White House
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Podcast David Rubenstein on Patriotic Philanthropy
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Podcast Jon Meacham on Lincoln and the American Struggle
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Podcast A Coronation Preview with the British Ambassador to the U.S.
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Podcast James Hoban: The Charleston Years
Charleston holds hints and clues to the formative years of the ambitious young Irishman James Hoban and his dream to...