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Honoring some of the greatest moments in sports history has become a tradition at the White House. Presidents and their...
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Honoring some of the greatest moments in sports history has become a tradition at the White House. Presidents and their...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
Since the laying of the cornerstone in 1792, Freemasons have played an important role in the construction and the history of...
Native Americans hold a significant place in White House history. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples, including the Nacotchtank and...
Since the James Madison presidency, St. John’s Church has been an important part of the life of Lafayette Square an...
In 1816, Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr. and his wife Susan moved to the nascent capital city of Washington, D.C. With...
Whether by hoof, air, waterway, road, or rail, the President’s access to reliable transportation is essential during their time in...
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
From diplomatic dinners to holiday gatherings, the White House has always played a central role in the nation’s official en...
Camp David has provided presidents and their families with a recreational retreat from the White House, as well as a...
George Washington never lived in the White House, but played a major role in its design, as well as the...
In this special episode of The 1600 Sessions, we turn the tables on our podcast’s usual format. Financier and philanthropist Da...