Podcast Palace of State: The Eisenhower Executive Office Building
Just steps away from the White House stands the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, also known as the EEOB,...
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The intricate carving of roses and acorns on the North Door surrounding and above the north portal reflects the skill of Scottish stonemasons who worked on the White House. The carvings were completed about 1796.
Just steps away from the White House stands the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, also known as the EEOB,...
Over 200 years ago, James Hoban left Ireland for America to pursue his dream of becoming an architect. Selected by President...
James Hoban came from humble beginnings as a young carpenter and architect in Ireland, and went on to collaborate with...
James Hoban's life is a memorable Irish-American success story. In his boyhood he learned the craft of carpenter and wheelwright,...
Since the White House was first occupied by President John Adams in 1800, influential people and organizations—or those who hoped to...
From the beginning of its construction in 1792, until the 1902 renovation that shaped the modern identity and functions of the interior...
During the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the White House underwent a renovation and expansion so extensive, it changed...
Two grand houses were under construction in the young Federal City in 1816: one the President’s House, reconstructed after it wa...
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) offers many different resources for students working on National History Day projects.
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) offers many different resources for students working on National History Day projects.
Kathryn Cramer Brownell
Stewart D. McLaurin serves as president of the White House Historical Association, founded by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy more than...