Sharing White House History about Thomas Jefferson
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The White House Historical Association and presidential libraries, historic homes, and museums have a shared goal of providing access to...
Read Digital EditionForeword, William Seale"A Well-Ordered Household": Domestic Servants in Jefferson's White House, Lucia StantonJefferson's White House Dinner Guests,...
Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743 in Albemarle County, Virginia to Jane and Peter Jefferson. His father was a Virginia...
On July 11, 1798, Congress passed legislation that created the United States Marine Corps and the Marine Band, America's oldest professional musical...
In April 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City. Constitutional guidelines for inaugurations are sparse, offering...
The White House Grounds began as approximately 85 acres of land chosen by George Washington and was refined and cultivated by...
It was President Thomas Jefferson who first established the traditions of a Fourth of July celebration at the White House....
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Bill BarkerVeteran historical actor-interpreter Bill Barker is widely recognized as the nation’s foremost interpreter of Thomas Jefferson. After portraying Th...
June 28, 1957: President Dwight D. Eisenhower - Islamic Center of WashingtonPresident Dwight D. Eisenhower's Remarks at Ceremonies Opening the Islamic CenterMr....
Gary Sandling is a seventeen-year veteran of Monticello, and currently is the Vice President of Strategy and Chief Content Officer...
The White House Association is proud to introduce its Next-Gen Leaders, a group of influential and historically-minded young professionals. The...