Collection Art in the White House
The collection of fine art at the White House has evolved and grown over time. The collection began with mostly...
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Creator: George Munger, c.1814-1815.
The best picture of the burned White House is this watercolor of the North Front. Black soot darkens the exterior, and holes appear where windows were destroyed by the heat. The s-shaped rod on the top of the White House is a metallic conductor that circled around the roof for protection from lightning strikes.
The collection of fine art at the White House has evolved and grown over time. The collection began with mostly...
The burning of the White House by the British in 1814 during James Madison's presidency represented a low point in our...
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the arts endures as a vital part of th...
The young national capital at Washington, D.C. became the epicenter of The War of 1812 with Great Britain during the...
For two hundred years, Decatur House has stood as a near neighbor to the White House across Lafayette Square. Stewart...
James Archer AbbottJames Archer Abbott currently serves as the Executive Director of the Lewes Historical Society in Lewes, Delaware. A...
Jim AdamsJim Adams has been gardening in Washington, D.C., for over 25 years. His D.C. career began at the...
WILLIAM ADAIR is a frame historian, conservator, and gilder in Washington, D.C. (WHH #54) WILLIAM G. ALLMAN served more than...
January 14, 1964: State Dinner for Italian President Antonio Segni was hosted by President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Featured entertainment included Robert Merrill...
The White House is an enduring symbol of the United States. The structure serves multiple roles as a home, office,...
20202020 Best Book AwardsThe Official White House Christmas Ornament: Collected Stories of a Holiday Tradition, Winner, Novelty & Gift BookPresidents Play!...
NUMBERS 1 THROUGH 6 (COLLECTION I) WHITE HOUSE HISTORY • NUMBER 1 1 — Foreword by Melvin M. Payne 5 — President Kennedy’s Rose Garden by Rachel Lambert...