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The Ford White House: 1974-1977
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr., the nation’s only unelected president and vice president, served thirteen terms in Congress before rising to national attention in 1973, when President Richard Nixon nominated him as vice president. Less than a year later, Ford became president, following President Nixon's resignation from office. The Fords made and celebrated history during their time in the White House, fr
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The Return of the Chief
On the evening of March 27, 1952, in a small ceremony at the entrance door, President Truman received a gold key to the newly renovated White House. After spending more than three years living in the smaller quarters of the Blair House across the street, the first family returned to the mansion for their first night back in residence. It was both
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Reports from White House Easter Egg Rolls Past
The annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House has been a regular public event since 1878 and a subject of interest to Americans across the country. To learn more about the White House Easter Egg Roll, click here.
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Turkey Traditions at the White House
While the official turkey pardon was not adopted as an event until the late twentieth century, the custom of giving of a turkey (or two) to the First Family goes back to the late-nineteenth century. The 1920s saw an abundance of the birds sent to the Executive Mansion through the generosity of the American people. In the mid-twentieth century, the
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Fourth of July
For most of the nineteenth century, the annual Fourth of July reception was a great day for public celebration at the White House. Although a reception is no longer held, presidents and their families continued to host garden events, picnics, and parties on and around the American holiday.
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The National Photo Company
During the administrations of Presidents Wilson, Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover, the National Photo Company provided extensive coverage of events at the White House and throughout Washington, DC. The National Photo Company was a local agency that supplied photographs of current news events in Washington, D.C. as a daily service to its subscribers. The company's photos captured many historic and
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Fall Foliage at the White House
Throughout the history of the White House and the grounds surrounding it, visitors have commented on the trees and foliage that continually add to the beauty of the grounds. Public enjoyment of the grounds around the White House expands the knowledge and appreciation of the White House beyond the residence itself. Although security has increased around the White House Grounds,
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Gingerbread at the White House
A recipe for soft gingerbread appeared in the earliest American cookbooks. First Ladies Martha Washington and Dolley Madison both had their own soft gingerbread cake recipes. In 1929, First Lady Lou Hoover decorated a tree with gingerbread men and gingerbread horses. In 1965, Lady Bird Johnson adorned the official Blue Room Christmas tree with gingerbread cookies. Then, in 1969, Assistant Executive Chef Hans