Collection Preservation of the White House
In the 1960s, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy oversaw the task of restoring the White House interiors and thus founded the...
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In 1882, Louis Comfort Tiffany created this glass screen to separate the Entrance Hall from the Cross Hall and to keep cold drafts from the door from coming into the White House. With topaz, ruby, and amethyst jewels set into the glass alongside four eagles and a shield with the initials "US", it was one of the most popular aspects of the White House in the late nineteenth century. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1882.
In the 1960s, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy oversaw the task of restoring the White House interiors and thus founded the...
When First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy took on the herculean task of restoring the interior of the White House, she appointed...
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
During the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the White House underwent a renovation and expansion so extensive, it changed...
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the arts endures as a vital part of th...
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the gastronomical delights. The elegance of the State Dining...
The White House Collection and the Atlantic World Jennifer L. Anderson, Mahogany: The Costs of Luxury in Early America (Cambridge,...
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) offers many different resources for students working on National History Day projects.
The White House Historical Association is a nonprofit educational association founded in 1961 for the purpose of enhancing the understanding, appreciation,...