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History Happy Hour: The Story of Nance and the Legacy of Lincoln’s Presidency
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NEW ISSUE of White House History Quarterly “On the Move”
The White House Historical Association today released the 72nd issue of its award-winning magazine, White House History Quarterly, “On the Move,” a collection of stories of the historic journeys made by both people and things to and from the White House. On the morning of May 16, 1978, First Lady Rosalynn Carter crossed Pennsylvania Avenue and walked through Lafayette Park to board the
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Official 2024 White House Easter Eggs Now Available
The White House Historical Association’s Official White House Easter Eggs are now available ahead of this year’s White House Egg Roll which will take place April 1. Since 1981, the wooden Official White House Easter Eggs have been the official keepsake of the Egg Roll and offered for sale at the event, in the Association’s stores, and online at shop.w
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NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast “President Jimmy Carter: Faith, Family, and a Presidency”
The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation about President Jimmy Carter, the longest-lived president, and his life of faith and service. Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, met with journalist and author, Jonathan Alter and Reverend Julie Pennington-Russell at the First Baptist Church of the City of Washington,
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History Happy Hour: Travels with George - In Search of Washington and His Legacy
New York Times bestselling and National Book Award winning author Nathaniel Philbrick discusses his latest book, Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy (Viking/Penguin), in which the author, his wife Melissa, and their dog Dora retrace Washington’s journey as a new president through all thirteen former colonies. When George Washington became president in 1789, the US wa
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The Official 2024 White House Christmas Ornament
The Official 2024 White House Christmas Ornament honors President Jimmy Carter, the thirty-ninth President of the United States. The 2024 design is a thoughtful presentation of historic moments from his life and presidency, which we hope you enjoy learning more about in this video. The White House Historical Association has created the Official White House Christmas Ornament since 1981. Each ornament sequentially focuses
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The White House Historical Association Unveils Official 2024 White House Christmas Ornament
Today the White House Historical Association released the Official 2024 White House Christmas Ornament which is in the shape of an anchor and reflects on President Jimmy Carter’s service in the U.S. Navy and various aspects of his presidency. Images of the Official 2024 White House Christmas Ornament The only ornament of its kind, the Official White House Christmas Ornament is
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President Jimmy Carter: Faith, Family, and a Presidency
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White House History Live: Passover Celebrations at the White House
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