Collection Decorative Arts in the White House
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
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The White House has hosted many important heads of state over the years. Typically, the President and First Lady join the visiting leader for official talks, leisurely activities and, in many cases, a State Dinner. When Chinese Vice Premiere Deng Xiaoping and his wife Madame Zhuo Lin came to the White House in 1979, it marked the highest-ranking Chinese guest since 1943. In honor of the visit of President Xi Jinping, we thought we’d take a look at the history, food and protocol of official foreign visitors to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
Who takes care of the thousands of historic artifacts in the White House, cataloguing and preserving everything from presidential portraits...
For more than two hundred years, France and the United States have enjoyed a relationship unparalleled in world history. From...
Long before the emergence of the United States and Italy as nations, close connections between our two peoples influenced political...
A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the gastronomical delights. The elegance of the State Dining...
When heads of state visit the United States and the White House, the United States Chief of Protocol is on...
Geography, history, and friendship have been the driving force of ties between the United States and Canada. In 1927, official rapport...
James Archer AbbottJames Archer Abbott currently serves as the Executive Director of the Lewes Historical Society in Lewes, Delaware. A...
May 3, 2018 8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration and light breakfast in Decatur House Parlors9:00 am - 9:20 am Welcome and OverviewThe Hon. Frederick...
20202020 Best Book AwardsThe Official White House Christmas Ornament: Collected Stories of a Holiday Tradition, Winner, Novelty & Gift BookPresidents Play!...
WILLIAM ADAIR is a frame historian, conservator, and gilder in Washington, D.C. (WHH #54) WILLIAM G. ALLMAN served more than...
NUMBERS 1 THROUGH 6 (COLLECTION I) WHITE HOUSE HISTORY • NUMBER 1 1 — Foreword by Melvin M. Payne 5 — President Kennedy’s Rose Garden by Rachel Lambert...