Podcast U.S. First Ladies: Making History and Leaving Legacies
Since the founding of America, spouses and relatives have served as White House hostess, public servant, and unofficial presidential adviser....
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Laura Bush meets with Nane Annan, wife of UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, in the Yellow Oval Room. Dolley Madison first put yellow curtains and furniture in this room in 1814. Jacqueline Kennedy used a yellow color scheme to decorate the room as a formal reception area in 1961.
Since the founding of America, spouses and relatives have served as White House hostess, public servant, and unofficial presidential adviser....
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
In this first episode of 2021, White House Historical Association President Stewart D. McLaurin introduces the Association’s popular virtual program Hi...
Fearless leaders have walked the halls of White House for centuries. In this episode, White House Historical Association President Stewart...
Biographies & Portraits
When you’re cooking for the president and first family, your meals and recipes become a part of history. In th...
While the presidency is often in the eye of the public, those who ensure operations at the White House run...
From diplomatic dinners to holiday gatherings, the White House has always played a central role in the nation’s official en...
While there has yet to be a female president, women have played an integral role in shaping the White House...
Since the first cherry blossom planting in 1912 by First Lady Helen Herron Taft, Washingtonians have celebrated the scenic beauty and...
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Pat Nixon entering the White House as First Lady. Through hard work and...
Biographies & Portraits