Collection Weddings and the White House
From First Lady Dolley Madison's sister Lucy Payne Washington's wedding in 1812 to the nuptials of President Joseph Biden and First...
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This is an engraving of President Abraham Lincoln's funeral in the East Room. It was published in Harper's Weekly on May 6, 1868, President Lincoln died on April 15, 1865. The catafalque is draped in black cloth and surrounded by senior officials and mourners. First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln was added to the scene by the artist, but in reality she did not attend the funeral
From First Lady Dolley Madison's sister Lucy Payne Washington's wedding in 1812 to the nuptials of President Joseph Biden and First...
There is a long history of Scottish influence on the White House, dating back to the Scottish stonemasons that contributed...
White House Historical Association president Stewart McLaurin hosted a town hall featuring Jon Meacham at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Me...
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
In April 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City. Constitutional guidelines for inaugurations are sparse, offering...
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
Baseball has been known as our national pastime and has links to the presidency as far back as the Abraham...
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Death comes to every home, including the White House. From the loss of cherished family members to presidential funerals, there...
Today, the celebration of Halloween conjures images of costumed trick-or-treaters, sweets, and jack-o'-lanterns; but there was a time when All...
Thanksgiving is a relatively quiet and personal holiday at the White House, as it precedes a very busy season of...
Music is often called the universal language. It has been known to break down barriers and shape historic events in...