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The American Presidents Song
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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
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History Happy Hour: The 1972 Opening of the Blue Room
On May 15, 1972, First Lady Patricia Nixon unveiled the newly refurbished Blue Room. Mrs. Nixon’s efforts to restore the Blue Room to its French Empire style, drew its inspiration from the Bellangé suite of furniture purchased by President James Monroe for the room in 1817. The unveiling of the Blue Room provided Mrs. Nixon the opportunity to demonstrate her successful expansion of
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2018 Summer Jazz on Jackson Place - June
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 c
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2018 Summer Jazz on Jackson Place - July
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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New Podcast Episode Covers Research Behind the Association’s New Initiative: “Slavery in the President’s Neighborhood”
The White House Historical Association explores the topic of “Slavery in the President’s Neighborhood,” its new research initiative, in this month’s podcast episode. Association President Stewart McLaurin speaks to historians Dr. Matthew Costello, Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, and Lina Mann about their groundbreaking research to tell the stories of the enslaved individuals who built, worked at, and lived in or near
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White House Historical Association Announces Mobile App Powered by AWS
Stewart D. McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, announced the launch of their new “Experience the White House” mobile application during the AWS Public Sector Summit in 2018. Learn more at - https://amzn.to/2IED97p. This new app, powered by AWS, will allow people of all ages to take virtual educational tours of the White House and surr
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American Voices in the White House Collection
The White House is more than just a home and office for the President of the United States, it is also a museum housing a large collection of art. As the nation has grown and changed, so has the White House Collection. Explore the White House Collection and its uniquely American stories from diverse and innovative artists.
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Modern Art and the White House
The White House is known as the home and office of the president and the first family, but is also a museum. The White House contains a large art collection that has grown and evolved over time. Through the 20th century, the story told by the White House Collection has grown to include modern art from many diverse and innovative