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    White House History Live: Dear Miss Perkins

    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. Dr. Rebecca Brenner Graham, postdoctoral research associate at Brown University, will join to discuss her new book, Dear Miss Perkins: A Story of Frances Perkins's

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    The People's House

    On September 23, 2024, the White House Historical Association opened The People's House: A White House Experience. This cutting-edge, immersive education experience tells the story of the Executive Mansion, its inhabitants and the people who have dedicated their careers to its functions. White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin and Acting Managing Director of The People’s House Luke Boorady discuss the co

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    White House History Live: Jimmy Carter, His Very Best

    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. Author Jonathan Alter will join the program to discuss the life and times of Jimmy Carter, his rise to the presidency, and how his legacy

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    White House History Live: Inauguration Nation

    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. White House Historical Association historian Lina Mann will discuss the history of Inauguration Day with Dr. Matthew Costello, Chief Education Officer and Director of the

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    White House History Live: Slavery and Freedom in the White House Collection

    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. The White House Historical Association’s new digital exhibit, “Slavery and Freedom in the White House Collection” explores the history of slavery and emancipation in the Un

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    White House History Live: Coming to Terms with John F. Kennedy

    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. Dr. Stephen Knott will discuss his latest book, Coming to Terms with John F. Kennedy. Knott examines the Kennedy presidency through the lens of five

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    Indigenous DC - Native Peoples and the Nation's Capital

    Historian Elizabeth Rule discusses her new book, Indigenous DC: Native Peoples and the Nation’s Capital. Washington, DC, is Indian land, but Indigenous peoples are often left out of the national narrative. To redress this myth of invisibility, Indigenous DC shines a light upon the contributions of Indigenous tribal leaders and politicians, artists and activists to the rich history of th

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    White House History Live: The Washingtons, the Custises, and the Making of America

    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. This program explores the history of the nation's first "first family," tracing George Washington's stepgrandchildren, the Custises, from childhood celebrities to carriers of the Washington

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    White House History Live: Behind the Scenes with David Hume Kennerly

    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. This program will feature Pulitzer Prize-winner David Hume Kennerly, who was President Gerald R. Ford’s chief photographer. Kennerly will detail his experience working in th

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    Slavery and Freedom in the White House Collection

    The White House Historical Association’s new digital exhibit, “Slavery and Freedom in the White House Collection," explores the history of slavery and emancipation in the United States through art, furnishings, chinaware, and other objects in the White House. Learn more about these objects and the fascinating stories they tell from the exhibit’s curator and Association historian, Sarah Fling.

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    When Washington Burned

    Dr. Robert Watson joins us to discuss his new book, When Washington Burned: The British Invasion of the Capital and a Nation's Rise From the Ashes. This conversation explores how the British planned the invasion, the decision to strike the capital city, the mistakes made by American leadership along the way, and most importantly, the decision to rebuild the city.