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    History Happy Hour: Where New meets Timeless: The White House Historical Association Official Annual Christmas Ornament Program

    For over forty years, the White House Historical Association and Beacon Design by ChemArt have collaborated to create and offer a classic Christmas tradition honoring the legacy of America’s democratic heritage as viewed through the lens of American presidents. Explore the storied history of this highly successful program with particular attention to what is new and what is classically ti

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    White House Historical Association Launches Free Timed Entry Passes for “The People’s House: A White House Experience”

    The White House Historical Association today launched the ability to reserve free timed-entry passes to visit The People’s House: A White House Experience, the new, immersive White House educational experience opening to the public on Monday, September 23. This cutting-edge center will tell the story of the Executive Mansion, its inhabitants, and the people who have dedicated their careers to it

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    NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast “Making the Presidential Seal”

    The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation on the making of the iconic presidential seal and other elements of national symbolism. Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, speaks with Charles Mugno, Director of The Institute of Heraldry; Thomas Casciaro, Chief of the Technical and Production Division at The

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    The 2024 White House Christmas Ornament

    Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament. These unique collectibles — honoring individual presidents or specific White House anniversaries — have become part of the holiday tradition for millions of American families. In this collection, explore the history behind our 2024 design and learn more about President Jimmy Carter. Buy the

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    The Carter White House 1977 - 1981

    On January 20, 1977, Jimmy Carter was inaugurated as the thirty-ninth president of the United States. During his time in the White House (1977–81), President Carter made many decisions guided by his fundamental commitment to peace and democratic values, emphasizing human and civil rights above all else. Putting these ideals into practice, President Carter negotiated the Camp David Accords, secured the release of Am

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    Eartha Kitt Goes to Washington

    On January 18, 1968, acclaimed singer and actress Eartha Kitt made her way to the White House at the invitation of First Lady Lady Bird Johnson for one of her “Doers Luncheons,” meant to bring together professional women to discuss the issues of the day.1 The subject of this luncheon was youth crime.2 These "Doers Luncheons” were designed by the first lady to sup

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    White House History Live: Dear Miss Perkins

    Join us in learning more about White House History right from your own home. Our Facebook Live series, White House History Live, delves into the stories that make up the history of the Executive Mansion. Dr. Rebecca Brenner Graham, postdoctoral research associate at Brown University, will join to discuss her new book, Dear Miss Perkins: A Story of Frances Perkins's

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    American Fashions for American First Ladies: How Ellen and Edith Wilson’s Time in the White House Led to the Expectation for First Ladies to “Buy American”

    In 2011, American fashion designer Oscar de la Renta criticized First Lady Michelle Obama for wearing a British label, Alexander McQueen, to a State Dinner for President Hu Jintao of China at the White House.1 Although Mrs. Obama was known for wearing American designers, including more affordable options such as J.Crew, this criticism attracted press attention and is the kind

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    Awakening the Spirit of America

    Author Paul Sparrow, former director of the FDR Presidential Library, will join to discuss his new book, Awakening the Spirit of America, and more.

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    White House History Live: Brief the Chief

    Join us in learning more about White House History right from your own home. Our Facebook Live series, White House History Live, delves into the stories that make up the history of the Executive Mansion. In 2024, the White House Historical Association and iCivics launched a new game, Brief the Chief. Players take on the key role of advising the president

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    White House History Live: The People’s House

    Join us in learning more about White House History right from your own home. Our Facebook Live series, White House History Live, delves into the stories that make up the history of the Executive Mansion. On September 23, 2024, the White House Historical Association will open The People's House: A White House Experience. This cutting-edge, immersive education experience tells the story of

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    Passover Celebrations in the White House

    On December 9, 1805, President Thomas Jefferson hosted what is believed to be the first ifṭār dinner, breaking the Muslim fast of Ramadan precisely at sunset.1 President Jefferson’s guest of honor, Sultan Soliman Melimeli, was the Tunisian envoy to the United States, whose official visit had begun ten days earlier with the intent of improving the fate of American merchant vesse

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