Collection The Kennedys and the Arts
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the arts endures as a vital part of their...
The Kennedy Rose Garden
It's hard to imagine that it was something as casual as a lunch conversation between a newly elected president and an amateur gardener that gave rise to one of our nation's most iconic outdoor spaces. In this collection we'll hear Rose Garden designer Rachel Lambert Mellon explain how the grounds were so thoughtfully transformed and explore the White House's diverse horticultural history.
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Collection White House in Bloom
Today's White House grounds are a site to behold. What started as 85 acres of land chosen by George Washington, was...
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Collection White House Easter Egg Roll
Since 1878, American presidents and their families have celebrated Easter Monday by hosting an 'egg roll' party. Held on the South...
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"A Beautiful Spot Capable of Every Improvement"
On July 16, 1790, Congress passed the Residence Act into law. It granted President George Washington authority to select a “district of te...
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President Kennedy's Rose Garden
The inspiration for renewing the rose garden at the White House came from President Kennedy in 1961. My involvement began at...
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White House Pigeons
As any visitor to Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C. will tell you, pigeons are a universal feature of the...
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Raccoons at the White House
Many people consider raccoons to be pests and nuisances. These nocturnal mammals are often found rummaging through trash cans, dumpsters,...
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A Secret Visit
"I wanted to let future generations know the man for what he was, a metaphor of America at a crossroads,...
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Texas and the White House
While there have only been a handful of Texans who have called the White House “home,” this group has shaped the...
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John F. Kennedy at Gettysburg and Antietam Battlefields
In December 1960, as the country anticipated the centennial commemoration of the American Civil War, President Dwight D. Eisenhower asked the...
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The Arts in the Kennedy White House
Historians of American music, art, and dance often explore their subjects through different topical categories such as genres, schools, and...
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Arts Advisors in the Kennedy White House
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the performing arts endures as a vital part of...
