Collection The Ford White House 1974 - 1977
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr., the nation’s only unelected president and vice president, served thirteen terms in Congress before rising to...
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This portrait of James Monroe was painted by Samuel F. B. Morse circa 1819, during Monroe's presidency. Though Morse is better known as the inventor of the telegraph, he first earned a reputation as an accomplished artist. Monroe served in the Senate and held multiple cabinet positions before being elected president. He served from March 4, 1817 until March 4, 1825.
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr., the nation’s only unelected president and vice president, served thirteen terms in Congress before rising to...
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
Over 200 years ago, James Hoban left Ireland for America to pursue his dream of becoming an architect. Selected by President...
The White House Historical Association commissions official portraits of the president and first lady. As is the custom, President Barack...
From hot dogs to haute cuisine, U.S. Presidents have communicated important messages through food. Stewart McLaurin, President of the...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
On January 20, 1969, Richard Nixon was inaugurated as the thirty-seventh president of the United States. During his time in the White...
In 1933, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was sworn in for the first of his four terms as president of the United States....
Honoring some of the greatest moments in sports history has become a tradition at the White House. Presidents and their...
Thousands of people traverse historic Lafayette Park every day to get a glimpse of the White House. The park, right...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
Native Americans hold a significant place in White House history. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples, including the Nacotchtank and...