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The White House Historical Association (WHHA) offers many different resources for students working on National History Day projects.
JFK Addressing the Press During the Cuban Missile Crisis
Robert Knudsen, White House/John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum/NARAThe 2021 NHD Theme is Communication in History: The Key to Understanding. Trying to decide on a topic? Check out a few White House history topic ideas:
There are many more NHD topics to research with connection to White House history. Explore these within our online resources:
View a project from one of the 2020 White House History Prize winners — Jack Ghormley from Conway Junior High School in Conway, Arkansas. His documentary details President Franklin D. Roosevelt's barrier-breaking "Fireside Chats."
The White House Historical Association also sponsors a prize at the National Contest.
The prize is given for an outstanding project that documents and analyzes White House history through such subjects as individual presidents, first ladies, residence staff, White House art and architecture, or important events that took place in the White House.
Two awards are given each year – one for each division (Junior and Senior). These winners can be in any category and come from either a group or individual project.
The David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History partners with a host of institutions to offer fellowships in...
Several cultural organizations have come together to launch the D.C. Declaration of Learning (D.C. DOL) program. This immersive...
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