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Music at Jimmy Carter’s White House
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NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast “Blair House: The President’s Guest House”
The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today to honor the bicentennial of the building of Blair House featuring a conversation about the history of what has become known as Blair House: The President’s Guest House and its importance to American diplomacy. Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, speaks with the Ho
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The White House Historical Association Announces New National Council Members
The White House Historical Association welcomes nine new members to its National Council on White House History and one new corporation to its Corporate Leaders Council. These corporations and individuals convene each year and are committed to promoting and preserving the rich history of the White House. The National Council on White House History was established in 2017 and is made
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History Happy Hour: Beyond the White House: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, New York Preservationist
Most Americans know of Jacqueline Kennedy’s preservation work in Washington, D.C., but less well-known is her contribution to preservation in New York City. Focusing on her role in such key preservation dramas as the saving of Grand Central Terminal, the preservation of St. Bartholomew’s Church, and the defense of New York’s landmarks law, the conversation will highli
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Blair House: The President’s Guest House
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A Revolutionary Friendship
Martha Washington’s worst memory was the death of her husband. Her second worst was Thomas Jefferson’s awkward visit to pay his respects afterwards. Indeed, by the time George Washington died in 1799, the two founders were estranged, but for most of their thirty-year acquaintance they enjoyed a productive relationship. Professor Frank Cogliano will discuss his new book, A Revolutionary Frie
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History Happy Hour: FDR’s Mentors: How FDR Learned to Become a Great Leader
In every poll of the public, historians, political scientists, and experts on the presidency, Franklin D. Roosevelt is rated among the top three presidents in American history. He further ranks among the top five presidents in terms of the number of biographies written about him. While the caliber of his leadership has been much discussed, less attention has been paid