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Passover Celebrations at the White House
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In 1961, President John F. Kennedy began to envision a "traditionally American" garden located just outside the Oval Office. His idea became the Rose Garden, which was installed the next year. This garden has had a strong presence on the White House grounds and in the American presidency ever since. It is a White House institution, a special place for official
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Protest at the People's House
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White House Historical Association Announces Marlyne Sexton Chair in White House History
The White House Historical Association has announced that it will establish an endowed position, the Marlyne Sexton Chair in White House History, in honor of Marlyne Sexton, cabinet member on the National Council for White House History. The endowment will provide financial support for the Chair in perpetuity. “It is a great honor to establish this endowed chair position,” said Stew
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White House History Live: Passover Celebrations at the White House
Join us in learning more about White House History right from your own home. Our Facebook Live series, White House History Live, delves into the stories that make up the history of the Executive Mansion. More than 70% of Jewish Americans take part in the Passover Seder, making Passover the most celebrated of Jewish holidays. Since 2009, the White House has joined
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JFK and the 48 Hours that Made History: A Discussion with Author Andrew Cohen
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White House History Live: The Turning Point - Parades, Protests, and the Women’s Suffrage Movement
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Honoring the Birthday of Mrs. Kennedy: First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy - Style Icon or Cold Warrior?
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History Happy Hour: The Suffragists and the White House
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White House History Live: Jefferson's White House - Monticello on the Potomac
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