Podcast 250 Years of American Political Leadership
The American experiment has long held the curiosity of people around the world, especially for Iain Dale, an award-winning British...
Presidents and the Hey Day of Horse Racing in the Federal City - Photo 1
- Credit
- Library of Congress.
Presidents and the Hey Day of Horse Racing in the Federal City - Photo 1
A portrait of Washington on horseback receiving a salute on the field at Trenton, ca. 1860.
You Might Also Like
-
-
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...
-
Podcast Freemasons and the White House
Since the laying of the cornerstone in 1792, Freemasons have played an important role in the construction and the history of...
-
Podcast James Hoban, Designer and Builder of the White House
James Hoban came from humble beginnings as a young carpenter and architect in Ireland, and went on to collaborate with...
-
Podcast George Washington’s Legacy
George Washington never lived in the White House, but played a major role in its design, as well as the...
-
Collection James Hoban: Architect of the White House
James Hoban's life is a memorable Irish-American success story. In his boyhood he learned the craft of carpenter and wheelwright,...
-
Podcast Founding Mother, Mary Ball Washington
George Washington might not have become the Founding Father we know today if not for the influence of his mother....
-
Collection Presidential Inaugurations
In April 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City. Constitutional guidelines for inaugurations are sparse, offering...
-
Collection By Land, By Sea, By Air
Whether by hoof, air, waterway, road, or rail, the President’s access to reliable transportation is essential during their time in...
-
Collection Animal Ambassadors
Animals, whether pampered household pets, working livestock, birds, squirrels, or strays, have long been a major part of White House...
-
Collection Tudor Place
Two grand houses were under construction in the young Federal City in 1816: one the President’s House, reconstructed after it wa...
-
Collection The Presidents
Biographies & Portraits
