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Holiday Book Festival - Day 5: Children's Books
The White House Historical Association is pleased to announce its upcoming Holiday Book Festival Week, a daily event for the week of November 29 - December 3 from 12:00 p.m. to 2 p.m. Each day will feature a theme and a set of authors available to sign copies of their award-winning books. The daily book signings will take place in the Carriage
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NEW Episode: The 1600 Sessions Podcast “Voices from a Night at the Met”
The White House Historical Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today, “Voices from a Night at the Met.” In this episode, Association President Stewart McLaurin reflects on moments from the Association’s 60th Anniversary Gala, which took place Thursday, November 4, 2021.Watch the full video of this podcast episode here.Since 1961, the White House Historical Association has served as the
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First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Caroline Kennedy & Al Roker Celebrated the White House Historical Association’s 60th Anniversary at Annual Gala in Honor of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy
On November 4, the White House Historical Association was joined by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Caroline Kennedy, Al Roker, donors and other special guests to celebrate the nonprofit’s 60th anniversary at its annual gala hosted at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The gala was held in honor of the exceptional achievement of Jacqueline Kennedy who founded the organization in 1961 to
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History Happy Hour: The White House Winter Holiday Collection
The White House is majestic every day of the year, but it becomes truly magical during the holidays—with or without a blanket of snow. The traditions, decorations, and festivities surrounding Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s Day brighten the darkest days of winter. Donna Hayashi Smith, Associate Curator of Collections and Registrar with the Office of the Curator at the
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White House Historical Association Partners With New York University to Sponsor First-Ever Digital Exhibition Internship Exploring White House Fashion History Through Art
The White House Historical Association, a private non-profit organization founded by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961, has announced a new academic partnership with the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University. The Association will sponsor a semester-long internship that will support the work of NYU Costume Studies graduate student Maegan Jenkins - the Association’s in
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New Issue of White House History Quarterly, “Queen Elizabeth II: The Royal Visits” Available on Pre-Order Today
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) today released the 64th issue of its award-winning magazine, White House History Quarterly. Queen Elizabeth II visited the United States as princess and queen, officially and privately, eight times, from 1951 to 2010, never failing to make front page news. She has met more U.S. presidents than any other head of state, thirteen of the
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Presidential Sites Leaders & Former White House Chiefs of Staff to Present at Dallas Summit on Inclusive WH Histories, Civic Engagement, First Ladies’ Impact
The White House Historical Association will bring together leading stewards of presidential history from presidential sites including birthplaces, childhood homes, and libraries for the second Presidential Sites Summit hosted by the Association March 15-18 in Dallas, TX. The 4-day gathering, themed “The White House Belongs to the American People,” will draw leaders from presidential sites across the country - and from
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NEW Episode: The 1600 Sessions Podcast “Presidential Vinyl: The White House Record Library”
The White House Historical Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today, “Presidential Vinyl: The White House Record Library,” which details the fascinating story of the little-known White House record collection built during the administrations of Presidents Nixon, Ford and Carter. In this episode, Association President Stewart McLaurin speaks with writer/filmmaker John Chuldenko, the grandson of President Jimm
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History Happy Hour: First Ladies' Impact & Influence
First Ladies of the United States have had tremendous impact on the operations inside the White House and on policies pursued by presidential administrations. This session, broadcast from the White House Historical Association's Presidential Sites Summit in Dallas, Texas, will explore the ways in which first ladies have shaped history as the closest advisor to the president and as advocates
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Presidential Sites Leaders & Former White House Chiefs of Staff to Present at Dallas Summit on Inclusive WH Histories, Civic Engagement, First Ladies’ Impact
Today the White House Historical Association brings together leading stewards of presidential history from presidential sites including birthplaces, childhood homes, and libraries for the second Presidential Sites Summit hosted by the Association March 15-18 in Dallas, Texas. The 4-day gathering, themed “The White House Belongs to the American People,” is drawing leaders from presidential sites across the country - and from
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History Happy Hour: First Ladies and Cherry Blossoms
Several First Ladies played essential roles connected with Washington, DC’s iconic cherry blossoms and today’s multi-dimensional, month-long National Cherry Blossom Festival. Enjoy learning about how these First Ladies—especially Helen Taft, Eleanor Roosevelt and Lady Bird Johnson—made a difference, making it possible for us to experience the evanescent blooming of these special trees and the celebration of spring t
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NEW Episode of The 1600 Sessions Podcast: “The Next Generation: What the White House Means to Me”
The White House Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today, “The Next Generation: What the White House Means to Me,” to announce its inaugural program, Next-Gen, a group of more than fifty influential young professionals from a wide variety of fields, bound together by a passion for history, civics, and education. Watch the episode here. The Next-Gen Lead