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White House Pets: First Ladies with Family Pets
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Educational Resource
Roles of the First Lady
The Constitution provides guidance for the responsibilities of the president, but what about the first lady? No founding document exists that explains the duties of the first lady. Instead, generations of women have shaped how the modern Office of the First Lady formed, and the roles of the president's spouse. Learn the usage of the title First Lady and explore
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Presidential Portraits
Over time, the White House fine art collection has added portraits of every president and most of the first ladies. Not only do these portraits remind us how a particular president looked, especially important before the invention of photography, but they also offer historical clues through a variety of symbols, props, or backgrounds. While some presidential portraits are more famous
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African Americans and the White House: 1900 - Modern Day
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April: Book Signings at The White House History Shop
Since 1962, The White House Historical Association publications program has produced award-winning books on many subjects related to the history of the President's House, from its architecture, gardens, fine and decorative arts, to the presidents and first ladies who lived there over the years. Our titles appeal to history buffs and art lovers, connoisseurs and curious amateurs, scholars and tourists, adults
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SAVE THE DATES: 2019 Book Signings at the White House History Shop
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) will host a series of book signings on Friday afternoons in April at its White House History Shop, as well as two signings on the Monday after Easter at the White House Visitor Center and the White House History Shop. These book signings provide a unique opportunity for visitors to meet award winning authors
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Book Signing at The White House History Shop: Betty Monkman
Since 1962, The White House Historical Association publications program has produced award-winning books on many subjects related to the history of the President's House, from its architecture, gardens, fine and decorative arts, to the presidents and first ladies who lived there over the years. Our titles appeal to history buffs and art lovers, connoisseurs and curious amateurs, scholars and tourists, adults
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Book Signing at The White House History Shop: Lauren MGwin & Peter Waddell
Since 1962, The White House Historical Association publications program has produced award-winning books on many subjects related to the history of the President's House, from its architecture, gardens, fine and decorative arts, to the presidents and first ladies who lived there over the years. Our titles appeal to history buffs and art lovers, connoisseurs and curious amateurs, scholars and tourists, adults
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