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Educational Resource
Building the White House
Teacher's Text:The White House is an enduring symbol of our nation’s leadership. It is also the most recognized structure in America. From the beginning, the White House was meant to be a flexible structure. With America not yet a quarter of a century old when John Adams inhabited the President’s House in 1800, it was impossible to foresee how
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Press Release
New “White House Experience” Mobile App
The White House Historical Association is pleased announce its new free mobile application for both iOS and Android which offers, for the first time ever, virtual educational tours of the White House and surrounding President’s Neighborhood. The app features three separate tour experiences for in-person visitors and those who want to learn about the White House from afar. The ap
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Digital Library Portfolio
Lee Daniels’ The Butler
Based on the incredible life of White House Butler Eugene Allen, Lee Daniels' The Butler offers a portrait of an extraordinary man who served eight presidents. To help the set designers recreate the White House across multiple presidencies, the White House Historical Association provided images for set decoration and assisted with research inquiries.
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Event
History Happy Hour: The Truman Restoration Project
History Happy Hour is a weekly virtual program hosted by the White House Historical Association. Join us as experts weigh in on a variety of historical topics, share their insights, answer audience questions, and enjoy presidential-inspired libations.On April 9, we welcome special guest Clifton Truman Daniel, the eldest grandson of President Harry S. Truman and his wife, Bess. Mr. Daniel
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Video
Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium - Welcome and Introduction
This video showcases the welcome and introduction of the Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium on October 1, 2020. The Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium was a day-long virtual event, hosted by the White House Historical Association in partnership with Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. This symposium featured decorative arts experts, historians, and curators who discussed the creation of
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Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium - Crafting American Taste
This video showcases the panel, Crafting American Taste of the Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium on October 1, 2020. The Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium was a day-long virtual event, hosted by the White House Historical Association in partnership with Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. This symposium featured decorative arts experts, historians, and curators who discussed the creation
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Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium - Preservation and Conversation of the White House
This video showcases the Preservation and Conservation of the White House panel of the Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium on October 1, 2020. The Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium was a day-long virtual event, hosted by the White House Historical Association in partnership with Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. This symposium featured decorative arts experts, historians, and curators
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Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium - House, Museum, and Stage
This video showcases the House, Museum, and Stage panel of the Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium on October 1, 2020. The Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium was a day-long virtual event, hosted by the White House Historical Association in partnership with Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. This symposium featured decorative arts experts, historians, and curators who discussed the
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Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium - Designing Camelot
This video showcases the Designing Camelot panel of the Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium on October 1, 2020. The Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium was a day-long virtual event, hosted by the White House Historical Association in partnership with Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. This symposium featured decorative arts experts, historians, and curators who discussed the creation of
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Press Release
White House Historical Association Celebrates 60th Anniversary
The White House Historical Association, founded by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961, celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2021 with a new logo and new publications, events, initiatives, and programming throughout the year. The Association also looks forward to ongoing work with the President and First Lady. In 2021, the Association will begin a collaboration with the 12th President and First Lady over
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Press Collection
The Association's Work in the White House Press Collection
The White House Historical Association is a private nonprofit educational organization with a mission to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the Executive Mansion. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy founded the Association in 1961 to help the White House collect and exhibit the very best artifacts of American history and culture. Today, our acquisition, preservation, research, and education efforts continue through generous
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Press Collection
Alma Thomas and the White House
Alma Thomas became the first African-American woman to have her work added to the White House Collection when her painting "Resurrection" was unveiled during Black History Month in 2015. During the Obama administration, the painting was placed in the newly renovated Family Dining Room. The piece was later moved to the Vermeil Room during the Trump administration.Thomas was born in