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The Nixon White House 1969 - 1974
On January 20, 1969, Richard Nixon was inaugurated as the thirty-seventh president of the United States. During his time in the White House (1969–74), President Nixon sought to unite a divided nation after the social, political, and cultural turbulence of the 1960s. Before becoming president, Nixon served in the U.S. Navy, the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and as
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State Dinners
A State Dinner honoring a visiting head of government or reigning monarch is one of the grandest and most glamorous of White House affairs. It is part of an official State Visit and provides the president and first lady the opportunity to honor the visiting head of state and his or her spouse. In this collection, explore the history of
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Weddings and the White House
From First Lady Dolley Madison's sister Lucy Payne Washington's wedding in 1812 to the nuptials of President Joseph Biden and First Lady Jill Biden's granddaughter Naomi Biden on the South Lawn in November 2022, the White House has long been the site of wedding ceremonies and receptions. In over two hundred years, there have been nineteen documented weddings and four receptions hosted
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Additional Resources for Slavery in the President's Neighborhood
For Teachers Classroom Resource Packet: Slavery, Freedom, and the White HouseJames Madison's Montpelier: Fate in the BalanceThe Enslaved Household of Thomas JeffersonElizabeth Keckly: From Slavery to the White HouseWHTTI Session with the Decatur House Advisory CouncilThe Burning of the White House (Makematic)White House Valets (Makematic)Student Plays
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White House History Live: President Garfield, From Radical to Unifier
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. Bestselling author and historian C.W. Goodyear will discuss his new biography of James A. Garfield. This work offers fresh insight and nuance to the
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Sports, Politics, and the American Presidency with Chris Cillizza
This program explores what our fan-in-chief can often tell us about our national pastimes, and more. Author Chris Cillizza joins us for a conversation on his new book, Power Players: Sports, Politics, and the American Presidency.
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Slavery and Freedom in the White House Collection
The White House Historical Association’s new digital exhibit, “Slavery and Freedom in the White House Collection," explores the history of slavery and emancipation in the United States through art, furnishings, chinaware, and other objects in the White House. Learn more about these objects and the fascinating stories they tell from the exhibit’s curator and Association historian, Sarah Fling.
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When Washington Burned
Dr. Robert Watson joins us to discuss his new book, When Washington Burned: The British Invasion of the Capital and a Nation's Rise From the Ashes. This conversation explores how the British planned the invasion, the decision to strike the capital city, the mistakes made by American leadership along the way, and most importantly, the decision to rebuild the city.
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Coming to Terms with John F. Kennedy
Dr. Stephen Knott discusses his latest book, Coming to Terms with John F. Kennedy. Knott examines the Kennedy presidency through the lens of five critical issues: his interpretation of presidential power, his approach to civil rights, and his foreign policies. Knott also explores the evolving interpretations of his presidency and legacy.
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