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Presidents and first families have brought a wide variety of pets to the White House. While many have preferred typical household pets like dogs and cats, there have been some unusual additions over the years:
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What was it like to grow up in a home where some of the most important political decisions are being...
Animals, whether pampered household pets, working livestock, birds, squirrels, or strays, have long been a major part of White House...
Biographies & Portraits
Biographies & Portraits
For more than one hundred years, White House Social Secretaries have demonstrated a profound knowledge of protocol and society in...
Since 1878, American presidents and their families have celebrated Easter Monday by hosting an "egg roll" party. Held on the South...
While there has yet to be a female president, women have played an integral role in shaping the White House...
Monday, September 25 12:00pm: Registration at the Mayflower Hotel 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: White House Reception Please join us for a White House Re...
The origin of the "American Presidents" by Genevieve Ryan Bellaire is somewhat unique. One year, Genevieve's father asked her to...
James Archer AbbottJames Archer Abbott currently serves as the Executive Director of the Lewes Historical Society in Lewes, Delaware. A...
Elaine Rice Bachmann
The White House Historical Association convened in Washington, D.C. for the 2023 Presidential Sites Summit. The theme “Change and Continuity” high...