Podcast Becoming FDR: The Personal Crisis That Made a President
In 1933, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was sworn in for the first of his four terms as president of the United States....
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This portrait of President Andrew Jackson was painted ca. 1835 by Ralph Eleaser Whiteside Earl, sometimes referred to as Ralph E. W. Earl. Earl worked frequently with President Jackson, painting portraits of his friends and family including Jackson's niece Emily Tennessee Donelson, who served as White House hostess during Jackson's administration. Jackson was president from March 4, 1829 until March 4, 1837. He had served in the House of Representatives and the Senate prior to his time in the White House, but was most famous for his victories as a Major General in the War of 1812.
In 1933, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was sworn in for the first of his four terms as president of the United States....
The American experiment has long held the curiosity of people around the world, especially for Iain Dale, an award-winning British...
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Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr., the nation’s only unelected president and vice president, served thirteen terms in Congress before rising to...
Since the laying of the cornerstone in 1792, Freemasons have played an important role in the construction and the history of...
Honoring some of the greatest moments in sports history has become a tradition at the White House. Presidents and their...
Thousands of people traverse historic Lafayette Park every day to get a glimpse of the White House. The park, right...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
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,...
On January 20, 1969, Richard Nixon was inaugurated as the thirty-seventh president of the United States. During his time in the White...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....