250 Years of American Political Leadership
Featuring Iain Dale, award-winning British author and radio and podcast host
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Featuring Iain Dale, award-winning British author and radio and podcast host
Grover Cleveland was the only U.S. President to serve two nonconsecutive terms, the first from 1885 to 1889, and the second from 1893 to 1897. This Presidential rarity is not Cleveland’s only unique trait; in the four decades between the Administrations of Presidents Ulysses S. Grant and William Howard Taft, Cleveland was the only Democratic President. He was also an unusually candid po
The White House Historical Association released a new episode of “The White House 1600 Sessions” podcast today featuring a conversation with Jonathan Darman, author of “Becoming FDR: The Personal Crisis That Made a President.” In the episode, Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, discusses with Darman how polio shaped Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his presidency. “A lot of people don't focus on the fac
While this nation has yet to elect its first woman president—and though history has downplayed her role—just over a century ago a woman became the nation’s first acting president. In fact, she was born in 1872, and her name was Edith Bolling Galt Wilson. Rebecca Roberts, author of the new biography Untold Power, discusses the beautiful, brilliant, charismatic, and ca
Join us in learning more about White House History right from your own home. Our Facebook Live series, White House History Live, delves into the stories that make up the history of the Executive Mansion. Historian Elizabeth Rule discusses her new book, Indigenous DC: Native Peoples and the Nation’s Capital. Washington, DC, is Indian land, but Indigenous peoples are of
The White House Historical Association placed a wreath at the gravesite of James Hoban, Irish immigrant and the designer and builder of the White House, on Tuesday, March 14 at 11:00AM. The event took place at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Washington, D.C. See images from the wreath placement ceremony The ceremony included remarks from: Stewart McLaurin, President of the White
On April 4th-7th and 10th-11th, join the White House Historical Association for our annual in-person liquidation sale, featuring incredible discount pricing at up to 85% off! This sale includes a wide range of merchandise, such as White House ornaments, fun children's games and toys, elegant jewelry, captivating books, and more! This sale is not to be missed! On April 11
The White House Historical Association in partnership with The John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress presents the 2023 Symposium “The White House in Popular Culture.” This all-day event is open to the public and will discuss the intersection of popular culture and the White House through the topics of comics and cartoons, television, and movies. Further information and the
As the official residence of the president and first family, the White House holds a special place in all our hearts. But when British troops set it on fire during the War of 1812, White House staff rallied to save its contents. For more short, educational videos from the White House Historical Association, click here to learn more. For more information
Presidential valets have been a mainstay at the White House for over 200 years. As personal attendants, they not only perform vital tasks for the President, but act as confidantes and friends in the most trying of circumstances. For more short, educational videos from the White House Historical Association, click here to learn more. For more information about White House workers,
Join us in learning more about White House History right from your own home. Our Facebook Live series, White House History Live, delves into the stories that make up the history of the Executive Mansion. Dr. Robert Watson will join us to discuss his new book, When Washington Burned: The British Invasion of the Capital and a Nation’s Rise Fr
The White House Historical Association has released a new children’s book: Rocco at the White House Easter Egg Roll! Eight-year-old Rocco Smirne is among the lucky children who’ve had the opportunity to attend many White House Easter Egg Rolls and in 2022, Rocco was even invited by President and Dr. Biden to read his book, Rocco Travels with the Pres