Collection The Hospitality of Diplomacy
The White House has hosted many important heads of state over the years. Typically, the President and First Lady join...
Italy in the White House
Long before the emergence of the United States and Italy as nations, close connections between our two peoples influenced political philosophy, architecture, and culture. Our diplomatic relationship with Italy began long before Italian President Antonio Segni was an official guest of President Lyndon B. Johnson in January of 1964. Since then, many other Italian leaders have visited the Executive Mansion to talk policy, enjoy exquisite meals and top-rate entertainment. In honor of Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's State Visit, we reflect on the history and influence of our Italian allies.
Dessert Diplomacy: Honoring the Visiting Country
Entertaining at the White House
Official State Dinners for ruling monarchs or heads of state have a history and protocol dating back to President Ulysses S. Grant.
By The Numbers
State Dinners at the White House
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Collection Dining in the Executive Mansion
A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the merely gastronomical. The elegance of the State Dining...
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Collection Diplomacy With Our Northern Neighbors
Geography, history, and friendship have been the driving force of official ties between the United States and Canada. In 1927, our...
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Collection A Cultural Connection
For over two hundred years France and the United States have enjoyed a relationship unparalleled in world history. From the...
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Bio Helen Taft
"Nellie" Herron was born in 1861, and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. She studied music with enthusiasm, attending a private school...
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Bio Abigail Powers Fillmore
First of the first ladies to hold a job after marriage, Abigail Fillmore was helping her husband's career. She was...
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Bio Ida McKinley
There was little resemblance between the petulant invalid who came to the White House with William McKinley in March 1897 and...
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African Americans in the White House Timeline
The White House Historical Association has undertaken a research initiative called "Slavery in the President's Neighborhood." With this initiative, the...
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Lillian Evanti
Lyric soprano Lillian Evanti (1890-1967) was the first African American to perform with a major European opera company, but she...
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Slave Quarters at Decatur House
In a space of just about 900 square feet—with 20 other people ranging in age from eighteen months to fifty years of...
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The Presidential Sweet Tooth
As the holidays approach, thoughts inevitably turn to sugar plums, gingerbread, and all of the other delectable treats that season...
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Japanese State Dinners
Following the close of World War II, Japan and the United States developed a close alliance and strategic and trade...
