Sharing White House History about John Tyler
The White House Historical Association and presidential libraries, historic homes, and museums have a shared goal of providing access to...
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The White House Historical Association and presidential libraries, historic homes, and museums have a shared goal of providing access to...
Born to an affluent family on March 29, 1790, John Tyler spent most of his life in Charles City County, Virginia. He...
In April 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City. Constitutional guidelines for inaugurations are sparse, offering...
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The origin of the "American Presidents" by Genevieve Ryan Bellaire is somewhat unique. One year, Genevieve's father asked her to...
The Blue Room with the Yellow Oval Room above and the Diplomatic Reception Room below it, form the most elegant...
James Hoban, the original architect of the President's House, intended that the space now called the "Green Room" be used...
Benjamin Henry Latrobe's 1803 drawing of the State Floor indicates that the Red Room served as "the President's Antechamber" for the...
Halloween has been celebrated at the White House in various ways since the mid-20th century. Here is how different...
1862-1863: Mary Todd Lincoln, grieving over her son Willies death in February, began to participate in spirit circles or seances...