Collection Weddings and the White House
From First Lady Dolley Madison's sister Lucy Payne Washington's wedding in 1812 to the nuptials of President Joseph Biden and First...
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Ronald Reagan preferred to present himself and his policies in venues other than a formal presidential press conference. He held about six conferences a year and usually staged them in the East Room at night. George H. W. Bush made frequent use of press conferences in the Press Briefing Room during his first three years in office, holding on average about three per month. He also instituted the practice of holding joint sessions with visiting heads of state.
From First Lady Dolley Madison's sister Lucy Payne Washington's wedding in 1812 to the nuptials of President Joseph Biden and First...
In 1933, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was sworn in for the first of his four terms as president of the United States....
Just steps away from the White House stands the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, also known as the EEOB,...
In the 1960s, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy oversaw the task of restoring the White House interiors and thus founded the...
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
Music is often called the universal language. It has been known to break down barriers and shape historic events in...
Since 1878, American presidents and their families have celebrated Easter Monday by hosting an "egg roll" party. Held on the South...
Biographies & Portraits
The White House Historical Association is making history come alive in new and interesting ways. Stewart McLaurin hosts a roundtable...
Monday, September 25 12:00pm: Registration at the Mayflower Hotel 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: White House Reception Please join us for a White House Re...
Foreword: On the Move by Marcia Mallet AndersonMoving On: The President’s Household Sets Sail for the City of Washington by...