Podcast James Hoban, Designer and Builder of the White House
James Hoban came from humble beginnings as a young carpenter and architect in Ireland, and went on to collaborate with...
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James Hoban came from humble beginnings as a young carpenter and architect in Ireland, and went on to collaborate with...
Since the laying of the cornerstone in 1792, Freemasons have played an important role in the construction and the history of...
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James Hoban's life is a memorable Irish-American success story. In his boyhood he learned the craft of carpenter and wheelwright,...
Whether by hoof, air, waterway, road, or rail, the President’s access to reliable transportation is essential during their time in...
George Washington never lived in the White House, but played a major role in its design, as well as the...
George Washington might not have become the Founding Father we know today if not for the influence of his mother....
Two grand houses were under construction in the young Federal City in 1816: one the President’s House, reconstructed after it wa...
The White House Grounds began as approximately 85 acres of land chosen by George Washington and was refined and cultivated by...
In April 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City. Constitutional guidelines for inaugurations are sparse, offering...
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