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A State Dinner honoring a visiting head of government or reigning monarch is one of the grandest and most glamorous...
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A State Dinner honoring a visiting head of government or reigning monarch is one of the grandest and most glamorous...
On January 20, 1969, Richard Nixon was inaugurated as the thirty-seventh president of the United States. During his time in the White...
Over 200 years ago, James Hoban left Ireland for America to pursue his dream of becoming an architect. Selected by President...
From First Lady Dolley Madison's sister Lucy Payne Washington's wedding in 1812 to the nuptials of President Joseph Biden and First...
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...
George Washington might not have become the Founding Father we know today if not for the influence of his mother....
James Hoban's life is a memorable Irish-American success story. In his boyhood he learned the craft of carpenter and wheelwright,...
Biographies & Portraits
The White House Grounds began as approximately 85 acres of land chosen by George Washington and was refined and cultivated by...
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...