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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This photograph of guests on the South Lawn of the White House was taken in 1884. President Chester A. Arthur appears on the portico.
South Front of the White House. Upon inspecting the White House, President Arthur ordered major renovations. An elevator and a new plumbing system were installed. He hired Louis Comfort Tiffany to create designs for the Red Room, Blue Room, State Dining Room, East Room, and Cross Hall. In total, $110,000 was spent on the White House during Arthur's administration.
In the 1960s, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy oversaw the task of restoring the White House interiors and thus founded the...
From First Lady Dolley Madison's sister Lucy Payne Washington's wedding in 1812 to the nuptials of President Joseph Biden and First...
A State Dinner honoring a visiting head of government or reigning monarch is one of the grandest and most glamorous...
The Bellangé furniture, originally purchased by James Monroe, has adorned the Blue Room in the White House for decades. Thanks t...
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
Music is often called the universal language. It has been known to break down barriers and shape historic events in...
Today, the celebration of Halloween conjures images of costumed trick-or-treaters, sweets, and jack-o'-lanterns; but there was a time when All...
The holiday season at the White House is celebrated with an abundance of glittering décor, decadent desserts, and fresh p...
A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the gastronomical delights. The elegance of the State Dining...
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
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...