Podcast U.S. First Ladies: Making History and Leaving Legacies
Since the founding of America, spouses and relatives have served as White House hostess, public servant, and unofficial presidential adviser....
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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 the founding of America, spouses and relatives have served as White House hostess, public servant, and unofficial presidential adviser....
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr., the nation’s only unelected president and vice president, served thirteen terms in Congress before rising to...
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
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,...
In this first episode of 2021, White House Historical Association President Stewart D. McLaurin introduces the Association’s popular virtual program Hi...
Honoring some of the greatest moments in sports history has become a tradition at the White House. Presidents and their...
Since the first cherry blossom planting in 1912 by First Lady Helen Herron Taft, Washingtonians have celebrated the scenic beauty and...
Biographies & Portraits
Animals, whether pampered household pets, working livestock, birds, squirrels, or strays, have long been a major part of White House...
From the beginning of its construction in 1792, until the 1902 renovation that shaped the modern identity and functions of the interior...