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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Have you ever wondered...
A south view of the White House from the air.
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
James Hoban's life is a memorable Irish-American success story. In his boyhood he learned the craft of carpenter and wheelwright,...
During the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the White House underwent a renovation and expansion so extensive, it changed...
Presidents have found different ways to escape the pressures and politics of the position. For early leaders, it was a...
The White House Historical Association and the Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project present this collaboration in an effort to open a...
Since the White House was first occupied by President John Adams in 1800, influential people and organizations—or those who hoped to...
A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the gastronomical delights. The elegance of the State Dining...
Two grand houses were under construction in the young Federal City in 1816: one the President’s House, reconstructed after it wa...
From its construction in 1792, until the 1902 renovation that shaped the modern identity and functions of the interior of the White...
Long before the emergence of the United States and Italy as nations, close connections between our two peoples influenced political...
President Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to office at the height of the Great Depression. He ushered in an environment...
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the arts endures as a vital part of th...