Collection Decorative Arts in the White House
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
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Created c. 1876.
Emerald and gold wallpaper and matching green and gold upholstery were added to the Green Room during President Grant's administration. On the wall is a large portrait of Grant on horseback.
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
While the presidency is often in the eye of the public, those who ensure operations at the White House run...
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the arts endures as a vital part of th...
For more than two hundred years, France and the United States have enjoyed a relationship unparalleled in world history. From...
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
During the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the White House underwent a renovation and expansion so extensive, it changed...
Long before the emergence of the United States and Italy as nations, close connections between our two peoples influenced political...
A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the gastronomical delights. The elegance of the State Dining...
Biographies & Portraits
The White House has hosted many important heads of state over the years. Typically, the President and First Lady join...
NUMBERS 1 THROUGH 6 (COLLECTION I) WHITE HOUSE HISTORY • NUMBER 1 1 — Foreword by Melvin M. Payne 5 — President Kennedy’s Rose Garden by Rachel Lambert...
WILLIAM ADAIR is a frame historian, conservator, and gilder in Washington, D.C. (WHH #54) WILLIAM G. ALLMAN served more than...