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History Happy Hour: White House Holiday Decorating with the First Ladies
History Happy Hour hosted a live taping on Tuesday, December 6th at the Mayflower Hotel! Historian and designer Coleen Christian Burke shared anecdotes of her contributions to the 2008 White House holiday decorations and gave an overview of holiday décor since First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Join us on Thursday, December 22 at 5:30 p.m. to hear what Coleen had to say! H
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History Happy Hour: Entertaining at the White House - Decades of Presidential Traditions
Join us on Thursday, February 2, at our new time 6:00 pm ET to get an insider’s look into special occasions hosted by first families at the White House: from the Kennedys to the Trumps! Jennifer Pickens, provides details of these decadent events by sharing knowledge from her book “Entertaining at the White House: Decades of Presidential Traditions.” This unique historical accoun
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History Happy Hour: Jackie Kennedy and the Broadcasted White House Tour
On February 14, 1962, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy invited the American public into the White House via a tour broadcast on CBS with correspondent Charles Collingwood. A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy showcased the First Lady’s groundbreaking restoration of the Executive Mansion. A record 56 million viewers tuned in to see and hear the First Lady guide th
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NEW ISSUE of White House History Quarterly “The White House and New York”
The White House Historical Association today released on pre-sale the 69th issue of its award-winning magazine, White House History Quarterly. “The White House and New York,” explores the historical connections between New York City and the White House from the first Oath of Office to the present day. Before there was a 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, or even a City of Washington, some
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Now on Presale: Furnishing the White House: The Decorative Arts Collection
The White House Historical Association will release Furnishing the White House: The Decorative Arts Collection on September 25, 2023. This book is now on presale. The White House was built to be the residence of America’s presidents and their families and has been a symbol of the nation since 1800. Within its walls, presidents have led both public and private lives, and th
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NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast “U.S. First Ladies: Making History and Leaving Legacies”
The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation with Anita McBride about a new college textbook she co-authored called “U.S. First Ladies: Making History and Leaving Legacies.” McBride was an assistant to President George W. Bush, Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush, and is the current dire
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White House Historical Association Releases the 15th Edition of Life in the White House By Betty Monkman
The White House stands as a living symbol of the nation’s power and prestige. As the home and office of the Chief Executive, it is the keystone to government. But the fascination the White House holds for most Americans is in its association with the presidents and their families. Like countless American homes, the White House is a place wh
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NEW ISSUE of White House History Quarterly “On the Move”
The White House Historical Association today released the 72nd issue of its award-winning magazine, White House History Quarterly, “On the Move,” a collection of stories of the historic journeys made by both people and things to and from the White House. On the morning of May 16, 1978, First Lady Rosalynn Carter crossed Pennsylvania Avenue and walked through Lafayette Park to board the
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A Literary Viewpoint
As the home of America's chief political authority and leading diplomatic figure, the White House has long opened its doors to prominent figures from foreign nations. Presidents have invited monarchs and musicians, prime ministers and poets into their home. Many such visitors have recorded their thoughts and by doing so have provided a resource for future students to explore how
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Saving History
The events leading up to the burning of the White House during the War of 1812 have been well chronicled. Eyewitness accounts and recollections by American and British soldiers, sailors, and civilians have helped bring to light this humiliating episode of America's second war with Great Britain. Among the most celebrated events of the war was the saving of George Washington's
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The White House as Home and Symbol
Although today's mailboxes are filled with magazines, catalogs, and bills, they lack an abundance of personal letters. The technologies of the electronic age allow people to communicate quickly and efficiently without ever having to pick up a pen. Up-to-the-minute reports via telephone, television, radio, and the Internet allow us to be informed of events as quickly as they happen. In