Collection Presidential and First Lady Portraits
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
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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.
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
When First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy took on the herculean task of restoring the interior of the White House, she appointed...
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...
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the arts endures as a vital part of th...
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...
The White House Historical Association is a nonprofit educational association founded in 1961 for the purpose of enhancing the understanding, appreciation,...
Congress has always been tasked with appropriating funds for the care, repair, refurnishing and maintenance of the White House and...
AuthorsJAMES ARCHER ABBOTT is a graduate of Vassar College (B.A.) and the State University of New York’s Museum St...
January 14, 1964: State Dinner for Italian President Antonio Segni was hosted by President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Featured entertainment included Robert Merrill...