Fourth of July Celebrations at the White House in the 19th Century
The People's House: Although John Adams was the first to occupy the Executive Mansion in November 1800, it was Thomas Jefferson...
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The People's House: Although John Adams was the first to occupy the Executive Mansion in November 1800, it was Thomas Jefferson...
“Quentin’s mother and I are very glad that he got to the front and had the chance to render some...
On December 20, 1860, South Carolina seceded from the United States. Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas followed soon after. In...
Stained glass, a medieval art, was revisited in the historically retrospective nineteenth century. The art was a prominent feature of...
On April 23, 1932, Shakespeare-lovers from around the country flocked to Washington, D.C., to attend the dedication of the handsome new...
Every effective politician understands the importance and tone of public contact. From the first, presidents, as the nation’s chief ma...
During the Civil War, the fighting at times came so close to the capital that the Lincolns could hear the...
When Americans consider threats to democracy during President Woodrow Wilson’s administration, they usually think of the bloody world conflict th...
President Thomas Jefferson was widely recognized as a Francophile, embracing all things French including art, culture, and custom. While serving...
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy had developed a bond with White House doorman Preston Bruce. The...
Most White House ghost stories revolve around long-deceased presidents or first ladies, such as Abigail Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Dolley Madison,...
Most Americans do not associate the first ladies with slave ownership. In fact, it may be surprising to learn that...