Podcast White House Builder James Hoban’s Irish Roots
Over 200 years ago, James Hoban left Ireland for America to pursue his dream of becoming an architect. Selected by President...
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Over 200 years ago, James Hoban left Ireland for America to pursue his dream of becoming an architect. Selected by President...
James Hoban came from humble beginnings as a young carpenter and architect in Ireland, and went on to collaborate with...
Since the laying of the cornerstone in 1792, Freemasons have played an important role in the construction and the history of...
The White House Grounds began as approximately 85 acres of land chosen by George Washington and was refined and cultivated by...
George Washington never lived in the White House, but played a major role in its design, as well as the...
George Washington might not have become the Founding Father we know today if not for the influence of his mother....
In this special episode of The 1600 Sessions, financier and philanthropist David Rubenstein interviews White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin...
In April 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City. Constitutional guidelines for inaugurations are sparse, offering...
Two grand houses were under construction in the young Federal City in 1816: one the President’s House, reconstructed after it wa...
James Hoban's life is a memorable Irish-American success story. In his boyhood he learned the craft of carpenter and wheelwright,...
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