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New Issue of White House History Quarterly “Art, Artists, and the White House”
The White House Historical Association today released the 68th issue of its award-winning magazine, White House History Quarterly on pre-sale. The issue, “Art, Artists, and the White House,” focuses on the evolving White House Collection of Fine Art including the progression of styles and the lives and works of artists represented in the collection. Marcia Anderson, editor of the Quarterly, writ
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Enslaved Labor in the White House - White House Collection
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The White House at War
To commemorate the end of the Spanish American War, artist Theobald Chartran painted the signing of the peace protocol between Spain and the United States. French Ambassador Jules Cambon, acting on behalf of Spain, signs the treaty at the table originally purchased by President Grant. U. S. Secretary of State William R. Day sits next to the French Ambassador, and
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The Decorative Arts Collection of the White House: A Behind-the-Scenes Look
Before Jacqueline Kennedy hired the first White House curator in 1961, furnishings from the executive mansion’s collection had come and gone for more than 160 years, reflecting changing fashions. But today from a small space on the Ground Floor, the Office of the Curator fulfills the enormous responsibility of ensuring that the White House Collection is cared for, documented, displayed, and in
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White House History with Margaret Brennan: Diplomacy Then and Now
The White House Historical Association's 2024 quarterly series White House History with Margaret Brennan will feature four conversations dealing with various topics about the rich history of the Executive Mansion. The White House Historical Association’s fourth part of the series will take place on October 3, 2024 and will explore "Diplomacy Then and Now." Registration and speaker information to be announced.
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The History of Diverse Artists in the White House Collection Virtual Symposium
The White House Historical Association will host a brief, two-panel symposium on "The History of Diverse Artists in the White House Collection" on Tuesday, December 1, at 10:00am EST. The first panel will highlight the women and artists of color who are represented in the White House Collection.In partnership with the Japan Society and Portland Japanese Garden, the second panel
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Virtual Symposium: The History of Diverse Artists in the White House Collection
On November 20, 2020, First Lady Melania Trump unveiled a new addition to the east end of the Rose Garden. The sculpture, Floor Frame, was made in 1962 by renowned artist Isamu Noguchi. It was acquired by the White House Historical Association, and is considered the first piece of art by an Asian American artist acquired for the permanent White House Collection.Today,
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White House History 68: Art, Artists, and the White House
The immense White House Collection has an astonishing mix of paintings, sculptures and portraits. Learn more about the Collection and the artists behind it in Issue 68 of White House History Quarterly, "Art, Artists, and the White House".
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The Path to Abolition - White House Collection
The fight for emancipation throughout the antebellum era is also represented in the White House Collection.
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Emancipation Proclamation - White House Collection
The fight for emancipation throughout the antebellum era is also represented in the White House Collection.