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White House History with Margaret Brennan: Diplomacy Then and Now
The White House Historical Association's 2024 series White House History with Margaret Brennan will feature several conversations dealing with various topics about diplomacy and the White House. The final installment of the series will take place on October 10, 2024, and will explore "Diplomacy Then and Now." Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat, author of The Art of Diplomacy: How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements
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Inaugurations and the White House
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Design Your Own Ribbon Skirt
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Native Americans and the White House: 1924 to Present
From President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Indian Reorganization Act in 1934 to the codification of termination policy in the 1950s to President Nixon’s era of self-determination, major shifts in federal Indian policy took shape throughout the 1900s. Although Indigenous peoples are often portrayed as people of the past, by protesting, having important conversations, and holding positions of power in the Whit
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Native Americans and the White House: Prehistory to 1924
For thousands of years before construction of the White House began in 1792, Native Americans, including the Nacotchtank (also referred to as the Anacostan) and Piscataway people, lived in the region that is now Washington, D.C. As the United States expanded westward throughout the 1800s, thousands of Native Americans were forced from their ancestral lands. Presidents played a significant role
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White House History Live: Inauguration Nation
Join us in learning more about White House History right from your own home. Our Facebook Live series, White House History Live, delves into the stories that make up the history of the Executive Mansion. White House Historical Association historian Lina Mann will discuss the history of Inauguration Day with Dr. Matthew Costello, Chief Education Officer and Director of the
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History Happy Hour: Black Cloth: Mourning Dress and Drapery at the White House
How did the White House mourn when a president passed away in office? In September 2024, the White House Historical Association launched the digital exhibit Black Cloth: Mourning Dress and Drapery at the White House. This new exhibit explores the draping of the White House façade and its interiors with black fabric for the eight presidents who died in office, a
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White House History Live: Jimmy Carter, His Very Best
Join us in learning more about White House History right from your own home. Our Facebook Live series, White House History Live, delves into the stories that make up the history of the Executive Mansion. Author Jonathan Alter will join the program to discuss the life and times of Jimmy Carter, his rise to the presidency, and how his legacy
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Part Time Retail Associate – The History Shop
About the job The White House Historical Association is a charitable nonprofit, nonpartisan institution whose purpose is to enhance the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the White House. From private funding and the sale of its educational products, the Association supports our mission to preserve, protect and provide public access to the rich history of the Executive Mansion. Your Role
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Merchandise Inventory Lead – The History Shop
The White House Historical Association is a charitable nonprofit, nonpartisan institution whose purpose is to enhance the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the White House. To fulfill its purpose, the White House Historical Association produces educational literature, develops special educational programs, and maintains two websites, whitehousehistory.org and shop.whitehousehistory.org. From private funding and the sale of its educational
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NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast “Conversations on the American Presidency”
The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation with David Rubenstein, renowned financier, philanthropist, and host of PBS’s History with David Rubenstein about his newly released book, “The Highest Calling: Conversations on the American Presidency.” Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, and Rubenstein delved into the book and their
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The People's House
On September 23, 2024, the White House Historical Association opened The People's House: A White House Experience. This cutting-edge, immersive education experience tells the story of the Executive Mansion, its inhabitants and the people who have dedicated their careers to its functions. White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin and Acting Managing Director of The People’s House Luke Boorady discuss the co