Collection Presidential and First Lady Portraits
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
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While there has yet to be a female president, women have played an integral role in shaping the White House and its history. From first ladies and hostesses to demonstrators and enslaved workers, women have been intricately involved with the White House since its inception. In this collection, find a sampling of stories about women and their work in the White House.
The White House 1600 Sessions
The White House 1600 Sessions
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr., the nation’s only unelected president and vice president, served thirteen terms in Congress before rising to...
Honoring some of the greatest moments in sports history has become a tradition at the White House. Presidents and their...
In 1821-1822, Susan Decatur requested the construction of a service wing. The first floor featured a large kitchen, dining room,...
Native Americans hold a significant place in White House history. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples, including the Nacotchtank and...
In this first episode of 2021, White House Historical Association President Stewart D. McLaurin introduces the Association’s popular virtual program Hi...
Fearless leaders have walked the halls of White House for centuries. In this episode, White House Historical Association President Stewart...
For more than two centuries, the White House has been the home of American presidents. A powerful symbol of the...
From the beginning of its construction in 1792, until the 1902 renovation that shaped the modern identity and functions of the interior...
From diplomatic dinners to holiday gatherings, the White House has always played a central role in the nation’s official en...
The White House Historical Association and the Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project present this collaboration in an effort to open a...
First Lady Lou Hoover's invitation to Jessie L. DePriest to a White House tea party in 1929 created a storm of...