Collection Preservation of the White House
In the 1960s, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy oversaw the task of restoring the White House interiors and thus founded the...
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Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior must be a reflection of a country's history? While the president and first lady make decisions regarding the White House interiors while they live there, they also recognize the importance of maintaining and preserving the public spaces and their accompanying historic artifacts on behalf of the American people. In this collection, explore the long history of decorative arts in the White House.
The White House 1600 Sessions
The White House 1600 Sessions
From the 18th to the 21st Centuries
The Queens' Sitting Room
In the 1960s, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy oversaw the task of restoring the White House interiors and thus founded the...
It was a homecoming decades in the making. Stewart McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, had the unique...
Stewart McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, welcomed respected author and historian Richard Norton Smith to a special...
When First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy took on the herculean task of restoring the interior of the White House, she appointed...
Following in the footsteps of the original White House designer and builder, James Hoban, we talk to a new generation...
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
Every administration brings their own personality to the White House, particularly when it comes to the look and feel of...
A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the gastronomical delights. The elegance of the State Dining...
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the arts endures as a vital part of th...
The White House observance of Christmas before the twentieth century was not an official event. First families decorated the house...
From the beginning of its construction in 1792, until the 1902 renovation that shaped the modern identity and functions of the interior...
The collection of fine art at the White House has evolved and grown over time. The collection began with mostly...