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President Theodore Roosevelt pets Rollo, his St. Bernard, c. 1906.
What was it like to grow up in a home where some of the most important political decisions are being...
Animals, whether pampered household pets, working livestock, birds, squirrels, or strays, have long been a major part of White House...
Biographies & Portraits
Biographies & Portraits
For more than one hundred years, White House Social Secretaries have demonstrated a profound knowledge of protocol and society in...
Since 1878, American presidents and their families have celebrated Easter Monday by hosting an "egg roll" party. Held on the South...
From the beginning of its construction in 1792, until the 1902 renovation that shaped the modern identity and functions of the interior...
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) offers many different resources for students working on National History Day projects.
by Selwa "Lucky" Roosevelt In this article, Selwa (Lucky) Roosevelt brings to life the 1906 wedding of Theodore Roosevelt's eldest child...
Jill BidenJill Tracy Jacobs Biden was born on June 3, 1951, in Hammonton, New Jersey. Growing up in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, she...
Issue 71 • Fall 2023 The White House and the Sea Issue 72 • Winter 2023 Mixed Issue Other topics in progress: Inaugural TraditionsMilitary Roles in the...
In 2022, the White House Historical Association began partnering with UNTOLD, a project of the Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement,...