National History Day Resources
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) offers many different resources for students working on National History Day projects.
The 1600 Sessions: Back to Basics - White House History with David Rubenstein
About this Video
In this special episode of The 1600 Sessions, we turn the tables on our podcast’s usual format. Financier and philanthropist David Rubenstein takes his turn asking more than 50 questions on White House history to White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin. They cover all the basics as well as some of the fun facts you probably didn't know, like which presidents installed the bowling alley and the swimming pool. Test your own history knowledge through this wide-ranging conversation with two White House experts.
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