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Honoring some of the greatest moments in sports history has become a tradition at the White House. Presidents and their...
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This oil on canvas portrait of Calvin Coolidge was painted by Charles S. Hopkinson in 1932.
This oil on canvas portrait of Calvin Coolidge was painted by Charles S. Hopkinson. Hopkinson was an award-winning painter who studied in New York, Paris, and Spain. Coolidge had served as governor of Massachusetts before becoming Warren G. Harding's vice president. Coolidge became president after Harding died in office and was then elected in his own right in 1924. He left office on March 4, 1929.
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...
In 1821-1822, Susan Decatur requested the construction of a service wing. The first floor featured a large kitchen, dining room,...
Since the laying of the cornerstone in 1792, Freemasons have played an important role in the construction and the history of...
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...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
Wine has a long and important history in the White House, playing a unique role in entertaining, public ceremonies, and...
When you’re cooking for the president and first family, your meals and recipes become a part of history. In th...
No sport is more closely tied to the American presidency than baseball. One of Washington’s first baseball fields was lo...
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The young national capital at Washington, D.C. became the center of the War of 1812 with Great Britain during the...