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Holidays and the White House
Presidents make important political decisions at the White House, but they also celebrate holidays, just like many everyday citizens. However, the way presidents and first families celebrate various holidays can differ slightly from the average American. Easter involves a large-scale public event with hundreds of people rolling eggs on the South Lawn, and at Christmas time the public is invited
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Press Release
New 1600 Sessions Podcast: Holidays at the White House
December 11, 2017 (Washington, D.C.) — Holidays at the White House is brought to life in the new holiday episode of The 1600 Sessions series. In “Holidays at the White House,” White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin talks with former White House Chief Usher Gary Walters, author Jennifer Pickens, and former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier about the special events and tr
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Event
White House History with Ann Compton: The Age of Eisenhower Lecture with William Hitchcock
The White House Historical Association invites you to attend the 2019 Lecture Series,White House History with Ann Compton. Compton, an award-winning former ABC News White House correspondent, will lead engaging and informative conversations on the history of the Executive Mansion. Topics will include: President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Suffrage Movement, and First Lady Patricia Nixon. All lectures will be hosted
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Employment
Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant role offers crucial support to the President, The White House Historical Association. This full-time, on-site position demands a proactive individual capable of anticipating the administrative, travel, and budgetary needs of the President. Strong leadership, responsiveness, customer service, independent thinking, and sound judgment are essential in this dynamic and fast-paced team environment. This role involves handling sensitive information,
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Video
Eisenhower Library Lunch & Learn with White House Historian Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky
White House Historical Association Historian Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky visited the Eisenhower Presidential Library to present at their monthly Lunch & Learn series. She discussed President Dwight Eisenhower’s time in the White House, his legacy, and his support for innovation and technology, which is featured in this year’s Official 2019 White House Christmas Ornament. Video Courtesy of Dwight D. Eisenhower Pres
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History Happy Hour: The Official White House Christmas Ornament
Since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament. Since their introduction, the ornaments have become a sought-after and beloved collector’s item for millions of families around the country, providing an opportunity for admirers of the history and the elegance of the White House to share the traditions and stories of
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Press Release
White House Historical Association Launches NEW Virtual Tour of White House Holiday Traditions Past and Present
Today, The White House Historical Association announces the debut of a virtual White House Holiday Tour, exclusively available on the White House Experience mobile app. The tour is also available as a web app. The inaugural White House Holiday Virtual Tour guides users through the history and evolution of holiday decor and traditions, past and present. Download high-resolution images of th
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Video
The 1600 Sessions - The History and Making of the Official White House Christmas Ornaments
Since 1981, the White House Historical Association has created the Official White House Christmas Ornament. Collecting and gifting these unique ornaments has become a holiday tradition for millions of Americans, and all ornament sales support the mission of the Association. In this 1600 Sessions episode, White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin talks with the individual who came up with the idea
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Press Release
NEW Episode: The 1600 Sessions Podcast "The History and Making of the Official White House Christmas Ornaments"
The White House Historical Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today, “The History and Making of the Official White House Christmas Ornaments.” In this episode, Association President Stewart McLaurin speaks with Richard Rosvek, Trustee, Spirit of Liberty Foundation, who first suggested the creation of an ornament program to First Lady Nancy Reagan as a way to help fund
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History Happy Hour: The White House Winter Holiday Collection
The White House is majestic every day of the year, but it becomes truly magical during the holidays—with or without a blanket of snow. The traditions, decorations, and festivities surrounding Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s Day brighten the darkest days of winter. Donna Hayashi Smith, Associate Curator of Collections and Registrar with the Office of the Curator at the
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Press Release
New Issue of White House History Quarterly, “Queen Elizabeth II: The Royal Visits” Available on Pre-Order Today
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) today released the 64th issue of its award-winning magazine, White House History Quarterly. Queen Elizabeth II visited the United States as princess and queen, officially and privately, eight times, from 1951 to 2010, never failing to make front page news. She has met more U.S. presidents than any other head of state, thirteen of the