Musical Events at the White House
During the terms of Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909), White House musical events became a major, regularly scheduled feature of the mansion’s...
Music in the White House
Music is often called the universal language. It has been known to break down barriers and shape historic events in a way like 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.
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Millard Fillmore's Musical Family
President Millard Fillmore and his family were particularly musical. Mrs. Fillmore, the former Abigail Powers, made certain the White House...
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Musical Heritage at the White House
In June 2001, President Bush proclaimed the month of June, “Black Music Month,” encouraging “all Americans to learn more about the contri...
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Collection "The President's Own"
On July 11, 1798, President John Adams approved legislation that officially brought "The President's Own" United States Marine Band into being, making...
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Collection The Kennedys and the Arts
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the performing arts endures as a vital part of the...
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Inviting Musicians to the White House
Tin Pan Alley and the American musical theater were in a great state of verve and vitality in the period...
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John Quincy Adams and Music
Both John Quincy Adams and his wife, Louisa Catherine, were great devotees of music, and often sang ballads and arias...
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New Music Styles at the White House
Music in the White House during the administrations of Presidents Nixon, Ford, and Carter reflected a wider segment of American...
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The Hoovers' Musical Firsts
The roster of prominent artists who performed for President Herbert Hoover at the end of the 1920s and into the...
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America's Musical Life Escalates
President Ulysses S. Grant was once said to have known "only two tunes. One is ‘Yankee Doodle,’ and the other isn’...
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Presidents' Passion for Music
Abraham Lincoln could neither sing nor read music, but he loved music with a passion. He attended the opera at...
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Music in the Reagan White House
Called "In Performance from the White House," the PBS programs from the White House during the two administrations of Ronald...
