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"Proud Housewife": Mamie Eisenhower Collects for the White House
Every presidential family that resides in the White House leaves a mark on the building and its traditions. The extent of a family’s influence on the physical White House depends usually on its length of residence and its inclinations to take the trouble to make changes. History plays a part as well. While major additions to the White House an
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2023 Holiday Book Festival & Book Closeout Sale
Save the date for the 2023 Holiday Book Festival and Book Closeout Sale hosted by the White House Historical Association! More than twenty authors of popular and award-winning White House Historical Association titles will be on hand to sign their books. The public will be greeted by President Thomas Jefferson (as portrayed by historical actor-interpreter Bill Barker of Monticello). Categories include
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Director of Visitor Services & Experience, The People’s House
The Association is seeking a Director of Visitor Services & Experience for “The People’s House: A White House Experience.”
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Gift Shop Manager
The White House Historical Association is seeking a Store Manager for its Washington D.C. Gift Shop.
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History Happy Hour: Mary Lincoln - Myths from Herndon to Spielberg
Considered one of the most intriguing first ladies, this talk will explore many of the myths and misperceptions surrounding Abraham Lincoln’s wife, Mary. Of particular interest is the life the couple led during the American Civil War, one of the most dramatic episodes in American history and one of the most challenging times for any President. A daughter of th
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2023 Presidential Sites Summit: Sharing Women's Stories at Presidential Sites
From First Ladies to White House staff, women have held many important roles throughout presidential history. This panel highlights women who work to share these stories with the wider public. Speakers include:Introduction: Tina Tchen, Board Member, White House Historical AssociationModerator: Greta Brawner, Host & Executive Producer for Public Affairs Programming, C-SPANAmy Bracewell, Superintendent, Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic SiteBrooke Clement,
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2023 Presidential Sites Summit: A Conversation with FLARE
Join several founding members of the First Ladies Association for Research and Education (FLARE) for a conversation about their new co-authored book, U.S. First Ladies, Making History and Leaving Legacies. Speakers include: Introduction: Stewart McLaurin, President, White House Historical AssociationModerator: Barbara Perry, Gerald L. Baliles Professor and co-chair, Presidential Oral History ProgramDiana B. Carlin, Professor Emerita of Communication at
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History Happy Hour: Betty Ford - Dancing on the Cabinet Room Table
Outspoken. Trailblazing. Indomitable. When Betty Ford was thrust into the White House under extraordinary circumstances, she refused to be silenced by her critics as she publicly championed equal rights for women, and spoke out about issues that had previously been taboo—breast cancer, depression, abortion, and sexuality. Join us on Thursday, October 26 (6:00 pm ET) with Lisa McCubbin Hill, the NY Ti
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First Ladies
The role of the First Lady of the United States has changed over the years. These women have shaped the White House as well as the nation. For more short, educational videos from the White House Historical Association, click here. To learn more about the evolving roles of the first lady, click here. For information and short biographies about all
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The Kennedy Rose Garden: Traditionally American
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy began to envision a "traditionally American" garden located just outside the Oval Office. His idea became the Rose Garden, which was installed the next year. This garden has had a strong presence on the White House grounds and in the American presidency ever since. It is a White House institution, a special place for official
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First Ladies Symposium: Welcome and Introduction
The 2021 First Ladies Symposium was a day-long event, hosted by the White House Historical Association in partnership with American University's First Ladies Initiative. This symposium featured prominent scholars, historians, and professionals who discussed first ladies and gender; first ladies reconsidered; first ladies and communications; and first ladies and their role in historic preservation efforts.This panel features remarks from:Stewart