Podcast Women’s Suffrage and the White House
This year marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment, the culmination of the suffragists' fight to secure the right to...
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This oil on canvas portrait of President James A. Garfield was painted by Calvin Curtis in 1881.
This oil on canvas portrait of President James A. Garfield was painted by Calvin Curtis. Prior to being president, Garfield served as a major general in the Union Army during the Civil War and subsequently represented Ohio in the U.S. House of Representatives for nearly 20 years. He was shot four months into his first term as President in 1881 and died three months later.
This year marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment, the culmination of the suffragists' fight to secure the right to...
Since the James Madison presidency, St. John’s Church has been an important part of the life of Lafayette Square an...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
While the presidency is often in the eye of the public, those who ensure operations at the White House run...
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...
In April 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City. Constitutional guidelines for inaugurations are sparse, offering...
The National Archives has been collecting records of the United States since 1934. It holds billions of documents, photographs, and objects...
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
Throughout our history, presidents have faced crises that have gripped both the nation and the world. In this episode, Association...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
George Washington never lived in the White House, but played a major role in its design, as well as the...