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Presidents & Baseball

No sport is more closely tied to the American presidency than baseball. One of Washington’s first baseball fields was located practically in the president's backyard — and as the game’s popularity grew, so did its connection with the White House. In this collection, we will examine the bond between these two quintessentially American institutions. We will also discover who was really the biggest fan at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and highlight our historic 2015-2017 partnership with the Washington Nationals.

A Sandlot in the President's Backyard

Baseball's Beginnings in Washington

The White House & the Diamond

Photographing a Century of Baseball Tradition

For the Record

Visualizing President Coolidge's Baseball Stats

The First Fan

Mrs. Coolidge's Passion for the Game

A Film Short: Coolidge Luck

How a President May Have Swayed the 1924 World Series

America's Pastime and the Presidency

The 1600 Sessions Podcast