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Tina Tchen and Ben C. Sutton, Jr. Appointed to White House Historical Association Board of Directors
The White House Historical Association has appointed Tina Tchen and Ben C. Sutton, Jr. to its Board of Directors. Tchen brings to the board her experience having served eight years in the White House under President Barack Obama in a number of positions, including Chief of Staff to First Lady Michelle Obama, Assistant to the President, Executive Director of the
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Sports and pastimes of vacationing presidents
Historian Lawrence Knutson talks about sports and pastimes of vacationing presidents.
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The White House and Sports
The White House has long been a site for celebrating and engaging in sports. Past presidents have enjoyed playing basketball and tennis, swimming, and bowling, all on White House Grounds, and many have thrown the ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game as a way to salute this American pastime.Throughout history, various athletes and sports teams have visited the
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Thanksgiving at the White House
Thanksgiving at the White House is a quiet holiday for the president's family, featuring a meal that traditionally included turkey, Chesapeake Bay oysters, rockfish from the Potomac, terrapin from the Eastern shore, cranberries from Cape Cod, and mince and pumpkin pies.
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History Happy Hour: The Presidents and Baseball
History Happy Hour is a weekly virtual program hosted by the White House Historical Association. Join us as experts weigh in on a variety of historical topics, share their insights, answer audience questions, and enjoy presidential-inspired libations.For more than a century, the relationship between presidents and the national pastime has been wound as tightly as a new baseball. Join
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Press Release
The White House Historical Association Announces New Series of Children's Books
The White House Historical Association announces today the release of the first two titles in a new series of children’s books. A White House Alphabet helps children learn their ABCs while Presidents Play! covers sports that Presidents have enjoyed in the White House. Both books are illustrated by John Hutton and introduced by the Association's President Stewart D. McLaurin an
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New Episode of Young Voices Talk White House History
The White House Historical Association has released the third installment in its video series Young Voices Talk White House History. In this episode, Association President and Host Stewart McLaurin speaks with Rocco and Arioth Smirne about their experience authoring their new book A White House Alphabet, which also launched today. A White House Alphabet explores the Executive Mansion and its
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Press Release
White House Historical Association and the Washington Nationals Partner to Promote White House History
The White House Historical Association and the Washington Nationals today announced an innovative, multi-year partnership that will expand the associations efforts to educate the public on the rich history of the White House and expand its mission of preserving White House history. The partnership marks the White House Historical Associations first partnership with a professional sports team. This launch coincides
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Timeline
Canadian State Visits to the White House
Geography, history, and friendship have been the driving force of official ties between the United States and Canada. In 1927, our two countries exchanged ambassadors and began a long diplomatic relationship.
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Presidential Pastimes
Although the presidency is an often all-consuming job, many presidents have found solace in their various hobbies and pastimes. When not shaping the path of our nation, presidents can be found fishing, painting, playing baseball, and riding horses.
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Celebrating Olympic Champions
Presidents and their families have long recognized athletes as well as the cooperation, competition, and national pride displayed during the summer and winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Over the years, this has taken a variety of forms from hosting teams to participating in Olympic traditions at the White House.