Podcast U.S. First Ladies: Making History and Leaving Legacies
Since the founding of America, spouses and relatives have served as White House hostess, public servant, and unofficial presidential adviser....
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Since the first cherry blossom planting in 1912 by First Lady Helen Herron Taft, Washingtonians have celebrated the scenic beauty and the coming of spring the cherry trees represent. Today, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which takes place in early spring when the blossoms are in full bloom, has become a major event, drawing tourists and locals alike. First ladies have supported the cherry blossom celebrations and typically serve as Honorary Chairs of the festival.
Since the founding of America, spouses and relatives have served as White House hostess, public servant, and unofficial presidential adviser....
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
From diplomatic dinners to holiday gatherings, the White House has always played a central role in the nation’s official en...
It is hard to imagine that it was something as casual as a lunch conversation between a newly elected president...
While the presidency is often in the eye of the public, those who ensure operations at the White House run...
In this first episode of 2021, White House Historical Association President Stewart D. McLaurin introduces the Association’s popular virtual program Hi...
Fearless leaders have walked the halls of White House for centuries. In this episode, White House Historical Association President Stewart...
Spring is a special time in our nation’s capital, when cherry blossoms bloom and the White House garden comes al...
Animals, whether pampered household pets, working livestock, birds, squirrels, or strays, have long been a major part of White House...
The White House Grounds began as approximately 85 acres of land chosen by George Washington and was refined and cultivated by...
Since 1878, American presidents and their families have celebrated Easter Monday by hosting an "egg roll" party. Held on the South...
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