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Whether by hoof, air, waterway, road, or rail, the President’s access to reliable transportation is essential during their time in...
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The computer, the car, space travel. These technologies, while seemingly old hat now, are examples of monumental technological advancement. Even less glamorous technologies such as the modern bathroom, electrical lighting, and electric vacuum cleaners have fundamentally shaped modern life. For many of these technologies, the White House has acted as a testing ground, ultimately demonstrating to the American people their convenience, practicality, and safety. For other advances, the White House has served as a national voice, sharing updates with the world about scientific achievements, tragedies, and everything in between. As such, the White House has been a site of intrepid innovation, boldly embracing new technologies since its inception.
Whether by hoof, air, waterway, road, or rail, the President’s access to reliable transportation is essential during their time in...
James Archer AbbottJames Archer Abbott currently serves as the Executive Director of the Lewes Historical Society in Lewes, Delaware. A...
WILLIAM ADAIR is a frame historian, conservator, and gilder in Washington, D.C. (WHH #54) WILLIAM G. ALLMAN served more than...
The White House is an enduring symbol of the United States. The structure serves multiple roles as a home, office,...
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) offers many different resources for students working on National History Day projects.
TUESDAY General Session: Tuesday 9:00-10:45 Presidential History and Memory: Negotiating Narratives Across Time and Space This general session will examine...
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8:00 - 8:50 am Networking Breakfast Willard Hotel Crystal & Willard Rooms 8:50 - 9:00 am Drawing Willard Hotel Ballroom Must be present to...
June 28, 1957: President Dwight D. Eisenhower - Islamic Center of WashingtonPresident Dwight D. Eisenhower's Remarks at Ceremonies Opening the Islamic CenterMr....
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Since late 2016, the White House Historical Association has been working with Amazon Web Services to leverage the newest cloud computing...