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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This watercolor painting of First Lady Grace Coolidge by Howard Chandler Christy is a preliminary version of the official portrait he painted. That portrait has historically hung in the White House China Room, which was decorated in a shade of red to match Mrs. Coolidge's dress. Calvin Coolidge was president from August 2, 1923 until March 4, 1929. Mrs. Coolidge held a Bachelor's degree in teaching and taught at a school for deaf children before her marriage.
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
The White House Historical Association commissions official portraits of the president and first lady. As is the custom, President Barack...
On January 20, 1969, Richard Nixon was inaugurated as the thirty-seventh president of the United States. During his time in the White...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
Geography, history, and friendship have been the driving force of ties between the United States and Canada. In 1927, official rapport...
Animals, whether pampered household pets, working livestock, birds, squirrels, or strays, have long been a major part of White House...
The collection of fine art at the White House has evolved and grown over time. The collection began with mostly...
Portrait artists have captured the image and personality of our presidents throughout history, providing a record of their time in...
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the arts endures as a vital part of th...
Who takes care of the thousands of historic artifacts in the White House, cataloguing and preserving everything from presidential portraits...
While there has yet to be a female president, women have played an integral role in shaping the White House...
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