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President Theodore Roosevelt pets Rollo, his St. Bernard, c. 1906.
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Animals, whether pampered household pets, working livestock, birds, squirrels, or strays, have long been a major part of White House...
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What was it like to grow up in a home where some of the most important political decisions are being...
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...
For more than one hundred years, White House Social Secretaries have demonstrated a profound knowledge of protocol and society in...
by Selwa "Lucky" Roosevelt In this article, Selwa (Lucky) Roosevelt brings to life the 1906 wedding of Theodore Roosevelt's eldest child...
Tuesday, March 15 12:00-6:00pm: Registration at the Adolphus Hotel 12:00-3:00pm: Optional Day Trip The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey...
Jill BidenJill Tracy Jacobs Biden was born on June 3, 1951, in Hammonton, New Jersey. Growing up in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, she...
White House history and American baseball history have been intertwined for more than a century, creating a rich legacy of...
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) offers many different resources for students working on National History Day projects.