This Month: New Lecture Series Features President Truman’s Grandson
Clifton Daniel Shares Personal Stories from the Truman White HouseWashington, D.C. —
The White House Historical Association will host an evening lecture on President Harry S. Truman and the major White House changes he oversaw during his time in office, including construction of the 2nd floor balcony and renovation of the Blue Room. President Truman’s grandson, Clifton Daniel, will share his family’s experiences at the White House and how his grandfather embarked on and completed one of the most ambitious restorations of the Executive Mansion in history.
This lecture coincides with the release of the Official 2018 White House Christmas Ornament honoring President Harry S. Truman. The ornament honors three significant aspects of his legacy at the White House: the addition of the Truman Balcony to the South Portico of the White House, the renovation of the Blue Room, and the redesign of the Presidential Seal.
This lecture is free and will be followed by a light reception.
Please RSVP here by Wednesday, February 21st.
WHEN: Wednesday, February 28, 6-8PM
WHERE: The White House Historical Association
1610 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
If you are interested in covering this event as a member of the press, please contact press@whha.org.
If you would like to schedule an interview with Stewart McLaurin, please contact Jessica Fredericks, Communications Director, at jfredericks@whha.org.
About The White House Historical Association
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy envisioned a restored White House that conveyed a sense of history through its decorative and fine arts. In 1961, the White House Historical Association was established to support her vision to preserve and share the Executive Mansion’s legacy for generations to come. Supported entirely by private resources, the Association’s mission is to assist in the preservation of the state and public rooms, fund acquisitions for the White House permanent collection, and educate the public on the history of the Executive Mansion. Since its founding, The White House Historical Association has contributed more than $47 million in fulfillment of its mission. To learn more about the White House Historical Association, please visit www.whitehousehistory.org.
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Download this PDFAbout the White House Historical Association
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy envisioned a restored White House that conveyed a sense of history through its decorative and fine arts. She sought to inspire Americans, especially children, to explore and engage with American history and its presidents. In 1961, the nonprofit, nonpartisan White House Historical Association was established to support her vision to preserve and share the Executive Mansion’s legacy for generations to come. Supported entirely by private resources, the Association’s mission is to assist in the preservation of the state and public rooms, fund acquisitions for the White House permanent collection, and educate the public on the history of the White House. Since its founding, the Association has given more than $115 million to the White House in fulfillment of its mission.
To learn more about the White House Historical Association, please visit WhiteHouseHistory.org.
