Fourth of July Celebrations at the White House in the 19th Century
The People's House: Thomas Jefferson began the tradition of a public reception to celebrate the Fourth of July in 1801. The...
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Which first lady began the tradition of decorating the White House at Halloween?
First Lady Mamie Eisenhower decorated the White House for Halloween for the first time in 1956. She hosted a lunch for the wives of staff members in the State Dining Room of the White House.
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