Collection Decorative Arts in the White House
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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Creator: Abbie Rowe, National Park Service, 1953.
President and Mrs. Eisenhower's bedroom was decorated with pink flower patterns. Mrs. Eisenhower loved pink and popularized the color so much so that it began to be called "Mamie pink."
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
While there has yet to be a female president, women have played an integral role in shaping the White House...
During the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the White House underwent a renovation and expansion so extensive, it changed...
Biographies & Portraits
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the arts endures as a vital part of th...
Dwight D. Eisenhower was the only army general elected president in the twentieth century. His achievements were many — he was an...
A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the gastronomical delights. The elegance of the State Dining...
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Pat Nixon entering the White House as First Lady. Through hard work and...
The White House Historical Association is a nonprofit educational association founded in 1961 for the purpose of enhancing the understanding, appreciation,...
Jill BidenJill Tracy Jacobs Biden was born on June 3, 1951, in Hammonton, New Jersey. Growing up in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, she...
The White House Historical Associationcommissions the official White House Christmas ornament each year. This is the 36th ornamentin the series...