Podcast Becoming FDR: The Personal Crisis That Made a President
In 1933, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was sworn in for the first of his four terms as president of the United States....
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Have you ever wondered...
Although the White House serves as the office for the President of the United States, it is also a home for the president, first lady, and their children. First families experience many of the same milestones and moments as all families do, and young children use the home like many kids do—for games, adventures, and fun!
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In 1933, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was sworn in for the first of his four terms as president of the United States....
On January 20, 1969, Richard Nixon was inaugurated as the thirty-seventh president of the United States. During his time in the White...
From hot dogs to haute cuisine, U.S. Presidents have communicated important messages through food. Stewart McLaurin, President of the...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr., the nation’s only unelected president and vice president, served thirteen terms in Congress before rising to...
Since the founding of America, spouses and relatives have served as White House hostess, public servant, and unofficial presidential adviser....
From the hearty Madeira to the fine Château Margaux, wine has a long and important history for presidents’ palates and...
Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, sits down with White House Historical Association president Stewart McLaurin...
From First Lady Dolley Madison's sister Lucy Payne Washington's wedding in 1812 to the nuptials of President Joseph Biden and First...
Over 200 years ago, James Hoban left Ireland for America to pursue his dream of becoming an architect. Selected by President...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...