Collection Presidential and First Lady Portraits
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
Women in the White House Collection
About this Video
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are exploring the talented women artists whose portraits, sculptures, and paintings are a part of the White House Collection. American University graduate fellow Sarah Fling also discusses artistic first ladies who brought their love of art to the White House.
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