Collection "The President's Own"
On July 11, 1798, President John Adams approved legislation that officially brought "The President's Own" United States Marine Band into being, making...
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This volume is one of a set belonging to Adams housed in two leather cases, now the collection of the Folger Shakespeare Library.
On July 11, 1798, President John Adams approved legislation that officially brought "The President's Own" United States Marine Band into being, making...
Since the White House was first occupied by President John Adams in 1800, influential people and organizations—or those who hoped to...
Biographies & Portraits
George H.W. Bush brought to the White House a wish for Americans to be “points of light.” He created Poin...
Inheriting New England's strongest traditions, Abigail Smith was born on November 11, 1744 at Weymouth, Massachusetts. On her mother's side she was...
Learned and thoughtful, John Adams was probably more remarkable as a political philosopher than a politician. "People and nations are...
History has given us the image of a petulant President John Adams staying up to all hours of the night...
On April 23, 1932, Shakespeare-lovers from around the country flocked to Washington, D.C., to attend the dedication of the handsome new...
President Thomas Jefferson was widely recognized as a Francophile, embracing all things French including art, culture, and custom. In particular,...
John and Abigail Adams had a wealth of experience in establishing and living in official houses prior to their move...
The house in which the President of the United States lives has always had a great fascination for American citizens...
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the White House, the White House Historical Association donated a set of special gifts...