Podcast The History of Wine and the White House
From the hearty Madeira to the fine Château Margaux, wine has a long and important history for presidents’ palates and...
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A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the gastronomical delights. The elegance of the State Dining Room and the intimacy of the Family Dining Room set the stage for the politics and diplomacy that takes place between courses. In this collection, learn how the style of each room has evolved with its purpose, and how the White House Historical Association funded the most recent refurbishment of these rooms.
From the hearty Madeira to the fine Château Margaux, wine has a long and important history for presidents’ palates and...
In the 1960s, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy oversaw the task of restoring the White House interiors and thus founded the...
When First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy took on the herculean task of restoring the interior of the White House, she appointed...
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
A State Dinner honoring a visiting head of government or reigning monarch is one of the grandest and most glamorous...
During the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the White House underwent a renovation and expansion so extensive, it changed...
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the arts endures as a vital part of th...
On July 11, 1798, Congress passed legislation that created the United States Marine Corps and the Marine Band, America's oldest professional musical...
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
In 1816, Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr. and his wife Susan moved to the nascent capital city of Washington, D.C. With...
From diplomatic dinners to holiday gatherings, the White House has always played a central role in the nation’s official en...
Geography, history, and friendship have been the driving force of ties between the United States and Canada. In 1927, official rapport...