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History Happy Hour: First Ladies - The Ever-Changing Role
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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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Virtual Event Examines Impact and Evolution of the Role of America's First Ladies
Prominent scholars, archivists, historians, former White House staff members and insiders will gather today to explore the fascinating lives and evolving roles of the spouses of America’s presidents during the virtual 2021 First Ladies Symposium, hosted by the White House Historical Association in partnership with American University's First Ladies Initiative. First Lady Jill Biden will give opening remarks at this vi
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History Happy Hour: First Ladies' Impact & Influence
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History Happy Hour: First Ladies and Cherry Blossoms
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Association’s “History Happy Hour” Virtual Program Announced as Webby Honoree
The White House Historical Association’s popular “History Happy Hour” event has been honored for Best Virtual and Remote Arts & Culture program in the 26th Annual Webby Awards. History Happy Hour is a biweekly virtual program in which experts weigh in on a variety of historical topics, share their insights, answer audience questions, and enjoy presidential-inspired libations. Created in April