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LBJ Ascends to the Presidency
In that week before Thanksgiving, President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline traveled to Texas. The trip was political–Kennedy was unsure of his support in this southern state. In the previous two years, very little Texas money had come into the coffers of the Democratic National Committee, and more and more Texas voters who opposed Kennedy’s civil righ
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The Colors and Shapes of the White House
TEACHER'S TEXT:The White House lends itself to an exploration of colors and shapes. The rooms that visitors see on the first floor are rectangles, squares and ovals. There are also arches and a semi-circular porch. Bold colors are represented in the paint, wallpaper, draperies and furniture upholstery of the rooms. To illustrate this point, three rooms are actually known
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The White House: Symbol of Leadership
TEACHER'S TEXT:Most young children know the White House as the place where the president of the United States lives and works. The image of the building at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. is so widespread, and its history so enduring, that the building itself has come to symbolize American leadership. Journalists will write, "according to the White House . . ."
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Author Kristen Hunter Book Signing
Author Kristen Hunter will be in the White House History Shop signing copies of White House History #52: Mid-Century Fashion & The First Ladies, in which she authored the article "The Mamie Look: The Americanness of First Lady Mamie Eisenhower's Off-the-Rack Fashions." This edition, as well as other editions of White House History, will be available for purchase in the shop
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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 18 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
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Press Release
New Episode of the 1600 Sessions Podcast Presents Highlights from The White House Historical Association’s “History Happy Hour” Virtual Program
In this first podcast episode of 2021, President Stewart D. McLaurin highlights moments from the Association’s popular virtual program History Happy Hour, and shares conversations with historians, first family members, and other presidential staff about the lives of presidents and first ladies throughout American history. “This year is the sixtieth anniversary of the White House Historical Association, and I hope you’
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Press Release
New “White House Experience” Mobile App
The White House Historical Association is pleased announce its new free mobile application for both iOS and Android which offers, for the first time ever, virtual educational tours of the White House and surrounding President’s Neighborhood. The app features three separate tour experiences for in-person visitors and those who want to learn about the White House from afar. The ap
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Annual Tribute to First Lady Betty Ford Luncheon Series Moderated by WHHA President Stewart McLaurin with Panelists Including Former White House Chiefs of Staff and Chef
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) will participate in the “America’s First Ladies Luncheon Series,” the annual celebration of First Lady Betty Ford at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. This year’s presentation, “Inside the White House: Behind the Scenes of the First Lady’s Office,” will be moderated by WHHA President Stewart McLaurin, and feature a discussion with Anita McB
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NEW Podcast Episode: USA Today’s Susan Page Discusses New Book
Today the White House Historical Association released the latest episode of its monthly podcast, The 1600 Sessions, which focuses on the legacy of First Lady Barbara Bush and her White House preservation work. In this episode, "First Lady Barbara Bush," White House Historical Association President and podcast host Stewart McLaurin speaks with Susan Page, author of The Matriarch: Barbara Bush and
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Artist Peter Waddell Book Signing
Artist Peter Waddell will be on hand in the White House History Shop signing books. Waddell has most recently worked on an article in White House History Quarterly entitled "The First Ladies as Scene Builders" with author Lauren McGwin. He also published a book of paintings, An Artist Visits the White House Past. Both titles will be available for purchase
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Women’s History Month Background and Expert Available: Women Who Shaped the White House
In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued a presidential proclamation, declaring the week of March 8, 1980 to be Women’s History Week. Eight years later in 1988, Congress passed Public Law 100-9, which proclaimed March as Women’s History Month. In light of Women’s History Month, the White House Historical Association has created a White House Women digital collection of stories highlighting women who sh