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African Americans and the White House: 1900 - Modern Day
The White House has figured prominently in many stories of the African American freedom struggle. Brave men and women battled to end slavery in the nineteenth century and continued the fight by working to secure the vote and challenge discrimination. Their paths often led to the Executive Mansion and the power that resides there. The twentieth century offered several examples
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Music and the White House
The White House is known by most people as the home and office of the President of the United States, but this famous residence also serves as a stage for American culture, particularly music. From John Adams, its first resident, to modern day presidents, musical performance of all kinds have enhanced life in the Executive Mansion. Learn about the connection
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Diplomacy and the White House
Many guests have traveled to the White House to meet and dine with the president. Some of these visitors were leaders of foreign countries who came to manage international relations. These encounters at the Executive Mansion, combined with different presidents' agendas and goals, have helped shape the international position of the United States over the centuries. From the young nation
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Preserving the Legacy of the White House
The White House Historical Association is a private non-profit educational organization with a mission to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the Executive Mansion. Learn about how First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy helped found the Association in 1961 to help the White House collect and exhibit the very best artifacts of American history and culture. Featuring Stewart D. McLaurin, President of the
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White House History 32: "Fashion"
The new issue of White House History, the award-winning journal of the White House Historical Association, focuses on fashion in the White House. Looking good speaks for itself. At the White House, it is a requirement. The desired image for presidents and first ladies traditionally mingles simplicity with appropriateness. They needn't be fashion plates, although some have been that. The
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White House History 30: "The Presidents and the Theater"
Nearly all the presidents have enjoyed theatrical performance and sought it out. For more than two hundred years the president's White House stage has welcomed scores of singers, actors, and other artists. This issue of White House History begins an exploration of theater at the White House, spanning the field from opera to musical comedy to presidents and Shakespeare, with
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White House History 29: "Special Spaces"
Are there secret tunnels? Special spaces at the White House are usually those created by the presidents for their own use while resident there. There are special spaces for retreats, for improvement of living, and for looks. This issue touches upon some that exist and some that do not. Included are the long-vanished White House stables, the Green Room in
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Press Release
New 1600 Sessions Podcast: A Conversation with Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss
The White House Historical Association today released its eighth episode, “A Conversation with Michael Beschloss” in The 1600 Sessions podcast series. In this fascinating interview, the acclaimed presidential historian explains why an understanding of the presidents and their families is the key to understanding the White House itself. From the Oval Office to the Lincoln Bedroom, Beschloss tells the stories of the
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2018 Summer Jazz on Jackson Place - August: SOLD OUT
The White House Historical Association, in partnership with Burnett Thompson Music, is pleased to announce the 12th season of Jazz on Jackson Place. The series, presented by Burnett Thompson, regularly sells out and has become a must-see in the hot D.C. summer music scene. Ticketed admission includes entertainment, open bar, light hors d'oeuvres, tours of Decatur House, and a ch
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Holiday Book Fair
The White House Historical Association is pleased to announce its upcoming Holiday Book Fair, a full day of holiday shopping and festivities with 12 authors available to sign copies of their award-winning books. Books will be available for purchase during the event, in addition to our full range of White House-inspired gifts. Since 1962, the White House Historical Association has published books