Collection The Ford White House 1974 - 1977
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr., the nation’s only unelected president and vice president, served thirteen terms in Congress before rising to...
Main Content
Music is often called the universal language. It has been known to break down barriers and shape historic events in a way no other form of art can. The White House has played host to a diverse selection of historic performances since it became the home of the president and first family in 1800. From performances by the "President's Own" United States Marine Band, to country legends Johnny and June Carter Cash, those who have lived in the Executive Mansion have recognized the importance and diversity of music in shaping America.
Marian Anderson and White House History
A President with a Passionate Love of Music
Frank Sinatra Sings at the White House
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr., the nation’s only unelected president and vice president, served thirteen terms in Congress before rising to...
Bartlett Sher is a Tony Award-winning director who has brought thoughtful, powerful productions to theaters, opera houses, and film. He...
A donation from the Recording Industry Association of America to the Nixon White House, the White House Recording Library was...
For two hundred years, Decatur House has stood as a near neighbor to the White House across Lafayette Square. Stewart...
From entertainment to diplomacy, music has played an important role in White House history. Stewart McLaurin talks to Colonel Jason...
Death comes to every home, including the White House. From the loss of cherished family members to presidential funerals, there...
From your family to the First Family, the winter holidays are a special time of year. Stewart McLaurin explores the...
The White House Historical Association has been preserving and sharing White House history since its founding by First Lady Jacqueline...
The White House Historical Association is making history come alive in new and interesting ways. Stewart McLaurin hosts a roundtable...
The Bellangé furniture, originally purchased by James Monroe, has adorned the Blue Room in the White House for decades. Thanks t...
The White House has always shaped the lives of the Presidents and First Families who have lived there, and reflected...
Fearless leaders have walked the halls of White House for centuries. In this episode, White House Historical Association President Stewart...