Collection Preservation of the White House
In the 1960s, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy oversaw the task of restoring the White House interiors and thus founded the...
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Creator: Detroit Photographic Company, 1904.
The enlargement of the State Dining Room brought a major change in 1902. The grand staircase was moved to a location east of the central hall. This allowed space from more than twice the number of guests to dine in the room. Dark oak paneling, floral wallpaper, and tapestries decorated the walls. A large stone mantle with carved bison's heads sat over the fireplace, and stuffed animal heads were mounted on the walls.
In the 1960s, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy oversaw the task of restoring the White House interiors and thus founded the...
When First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy took on the herculean task of restoring the interior of the White House, she appointed...
A State Dinner honoring a visiting head of government or reigning monarch is one of the grandest and most glamorous...
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
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President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the arts endures as a vital part of th...
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the gastronomical delights. The elegance of the State Dining...
January 14, 1964: State Dinner for Italian President Antonio Segni was hosted by President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Featured entertainment included Robert Merrill...
Chef Roland Mesnier, longtime White House Executive Pastry Chef, mentor and teacher, prolific author, and sought-after speaker, passed away on...