Podcast White House Builder James Hoban’s Irish Roots
Over 200 years ago, James Hoban left Ireland for America to pursue his dream of becoming an architect. Selected by President...
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President George Washington dancing the minuet at his inaugural ball, as shown on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar, May 11, 1889.
Over 200 years ago, James Hoban left Ireland for America to pursue his dream of becoming an architect. Selected by President...
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James Hoban came from humble beginnings as a young carpenter and architect in Ireland, and went on to collaborate with...
In 1792, Irish immigrant James Hoban won a contest to design the White House and created an enduring symbol for America...
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James Hoban's life is a memorable Irish-American success story. In his boyhood he learned the craft of carpenter and wheelwright,...
In its more than 200 years of history, the White House has seen many physical changes, but its original stone walls...
Throughout its history, the White House has hosted not only important ceremonies of state, but also more personal, family ceremonies,...