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The First Ladies: Fifty Years of Fashion and Style, 1960-2010
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I am not associated with a United States Embassy, but I would like to support this project. How can I get involved? A: The White House Historical Association is a private, nonprofit organization that relies on the support of private gifts. If you, like Mrs. Kennedy’s very first supporters, believe White House history is worth preserving, please join ou
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Our Partnership with the Washington Nationals
White House history and American baseball history have been intertwined for more than a century, creating a rich legacy of presidential fans, championship celebrations, and more than a few first pitches. During a three-year partnership with the Washington Nationals, the Association was able to reach a new audience with our mission through a fun, educational collaboration that elevates White House
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The Life and Presidency Herbert Hoover
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Slavery and the White House
Construction on the President’s House began in 1792. The decision to place the capital on land ceded by two slave states—Virginia and Maryland—ultimately influenced the acquisition of laborers to construct its public buildings. The District of Columbia commissioners, charged by Congress with building the new city under the direction of the president, initially planned to import workers from Europe
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Did Slaves Build the White House?
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