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...
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Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies, a long-standing tradition of the White House Collection. Recent presidents and first ladies typically select their respective artists before leaving the White House and approve the portraits before their formal presentation to the public and induction into the collection. The portrait artists aim to capture each unique appearance and personality, piecing together our presidential history through these individual works of art. In this collection, learn more about the making of presidents' and first ladies' portraits throughout White House history, as well as the stories of the artists and groups who commissioned these portraits.
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr., the nation’s only unelected president and vice president, served thirteen terms in Congress before rising to...
In 1933, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was sworn in for the first of his four terms as president of the United States....
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
Over 200 years ago, James Hoban left Ireland for America to pursue his dream of becoming an architect. Selected by President...
From First Lady Dolley Madison's sister Lucy Payne Washington's wedding in 1812 to the nuptials of President Joseph Biden and First...
From hot dogs to haute cuisine, U.S. Presidents have communicated important messages through food. Stewart McLaurin, President of the...
Thousands of people traverse historic Lafayette Park every day to get a glimpse of the White House. The park, right...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
Native Americans hold a significant place in White House history. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples, including the Nacotchtank and...
In 1821-1822, Susan Decatur requested the construction of a service wing. The first floor featured a large kitchen, dining room,...
When you’re cooking for the president and first family, your meals and recipes become a part of history. In th...
This year marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment, the culmination of the suffragists' fight to secure the right to...