Collection President Truman's Renovation
During the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the White House underwent a renovation and expansion so extensive, it changed...
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During the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the White House underwent a renovation and expansion so extensive, it changed...
Two grand houses were under construction in the young Federal City in 1816: one the President’s House, reconstructed after it wa...
Today, the celebration of Halloween conjures images of costumed trick-or-treaters, sweets, and jack-o'-lanterns; but there was a time when All...
James Hoban's life is a memorable Irish-American success story. In his boyhood he learned the craft of carpenter and wheelwright,...
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) offers many different resources for students working on National History Day projects.
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) offers many different resources for students working on National History Day projects.
January 14, 1964: State Dinner for Italian President Antonio Segni was hosted by President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Featured entertainment included Robert Merrill...
2021Washington Post, "How Stewart McLaurin of the White House Historical Association would spend a perfect day in D.C."
James Archer AbbottJames Archer Abbott currently serves as the Executive Director of the Lewes Historical Society in Lewes, Delaware. A...
For press inquiries relating to the art competition, please contact press@whha.org and copy artcomp@whha.org.The White...
Construction on the President's House began in 1792 in Washington, D.C., a new capital situated in sparsely settled region far...
White House History Quarterly, the award-winning journal of the White House Historical Association, is published four times each year. One,...