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The White House Historical Association has had an active role in acquiring and donating portraits of recent presidents and first ladies since 1965. The portraits are formally presented to the public and inducted into the White House Collection.
There has been a long tradition of presidents welcoming Team USA Olympic Athletes to the White House. This continues a long legacy of celebrating cooperation, competition, and national pride displayed during the Olympic Games.
Presidential and state funerals are an important tradition in which family, friends, and the nation can mourn the loss of those who served as President of the United States.
A number of recent president-elects have had meeting with foreign heads of state before officially taking office.
Construction on the President's House began in 1792 in Washington, D.C., a new capital situated in sparsely settled region far from a major population center.
The White House and the Spanish Royal Family have maintained a close relationship for decades, with many Presidents and First Ladies hosting the King and Queen for official and private visits.
The White House and Queen Elizabeth II shared a long history of friendship and diplomacy. Queen Elizabeth II’s reign spanned 14 presidential administrations.
The outdoor spaces that surround the White House are filled with stunning botanicals and rich history.
Transitions from one presidential administration to another have changed throughout the years. Below is a list of highlighted facts about White House transition.