Wedding Ceremonies Held at the White House
Eighteen White House weddings have been documented: March 29, 1812 Lucy Payne Washington (the sister of Dolley Madison) married Thomas Todd on...
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Eighteen White House weddings have been documented: March 29, 1812 Lucy Payne Washington (the sister of Dolley Madison) married Thomas Todd on...
Animals -- whether pampered household pets, working livestock, birds, squirrels, or strays -- have long been a major part of...
In the early decades of the republic a president's wife, like other wives, seldom displayed her private life to the...
Thanksgiving at the White House is a quiet holiday for the presidents family, featuring a meal that traditionally included turkey,...
Halloween has been celebrated at the White House in various ways since the mid-20th century. Here is how different...
American presidents throughout history have appreciated the utility and admired the grandeur of the horse. The visual image of the...
After the Civil War, the nation's capital became a magnet for foreign diplomats and people who had made fortunes in...
Beginning with James Buchanan’s administration in the 1850s, black entertainers have held a prime spot among White House performers. Th...
The White House celebrates many holiday traditions, some of which are historic and others more recent. New arrivals to the...
“I can do one of two things, I can be President of the United States or I can control Alice. I...
In the day-to-day life of the White House, interactions between the first family and the residence staff have varied widely....
Just how does the president celebrate Presidents’ Day? Throughout the more than 200-year history of the White House, presidents themselves ha...