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White House Historical Association Honors Designer and Builder of the White House
The White House Historical Association placed a wreath at the gravesite of James Hoban, Irish immigrant and the designer and builder of the White House, on Thursday, March 21 at 11:00AM at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Washington, D.C. In 2021, the Association restored the gravesite of Hoban and has held an annual wreath placement ceremony every year since. See images from
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NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast “America’s Irish Roots”
The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation on the history between Ireland and the United States, and the relationship between the two countries beyond the month of March and St. Patrick’s Day. In this episode, Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, sits down with Geraldine Byrne Nason, Am
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Marquis de Lafayette Returns
In 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette, French hero of the American Revolution, returned to America for the first time in nearly half a century. This program will explore the Marquis de Lafayette's time in Washington DC during his National Tour, tracing his route through the region and highlighting the locations and people the famous General held closest to his heart. Public
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America’s Irish Roots
Featuring Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ambassador of Ireland to the United States
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History Happy Hour: The Story of Nance and the Legacy of Lincoln’s Presidency
The story of eradicating slavery all began with “…a slave girl named Nance” Legins-Costley (1813-1892 ) of Illinois, the first enslaved person freed by President Lincoln. Lincoln also freed three of Nance’s first of eight children with the same verdict. Lincoln’s immortality can be summed up in seven words: "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall exist.” This phrase is quoted in th
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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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