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The White House Historical Association today announced its Quarterly Lecture Series for 2017, featuring award winning-authors and experts, including New York Times best-selling authors William Doyle and John Meacham, speaking on topics and figures ranging from Andrew Jackson to John F. Kennedy. On Wednesday, May 24, 2017, New York Times best-selling author William Doyle will tell the story of the sinking of PT-109
The White House Historical Association is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Digital Library launch today. The free, public resource provides ready access to more than more than 5,000 images of the White House, the grounds and the surrounding neighborhood, with new collections being added regularly. New initiatives are underway and the Association expects to make significant additions to the collection
The White House Historical Association announces the publication of the Winter 2017 issue of White House History, which marks the 200th anniversary of President James Monroe’s reopening of the White House following the fire of 1814 by exploring the influence of French style on Monroe and ultimately the White House. Highlights include: An article on the four recently discovered paintings of th
The White House Historical Association unveiled today the design of the 2017 Official White House Christmas Ornament. Honoring the presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the ornament features a zinc cast design inspired by the eagle cartouche that adorned the speaker’s stand at Roosevelt’s first inauguration. American-made, the 37th official ornament offered by the Association continues the tradition of honoring U.S.
The White House Historical Association announced today the renewal of its exclusive retail collaboration with renowned designer Anna Weatherley. An exquisite hand painted porcelain Easter Egg featuring wisteria from the White House gardens is the second egg in an annual series the Association will offer each spring. Presented on a beautiful circular porcelain base and packaged in a custom designed
The White House Historical Association announced today a new educational offering, The 1600 Sessions podcast series, telling the stories and traditions of the Executive mansion where the president works and the first family lives. Hosted by White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin, the series will feature experts, luminaries and eyewitnesses to history as it explores the nation’s most iconic la
The White House Historical Association has released the third edition of the acclaimed book, Official White House China: From the 18th to the 21st Centuries. Expanded by White House Curator William G. Allman to include 85 new illustrations and three chapters detailing the state china services released in the William J. Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama administrations. A participant
The White House Historical Association announced today the release of its recommended and exclusive gifts for the 58th Presidential Inauguration. Among the custom products available for purchase are a limited-edition White House inaugural ornament and a limited edition inaugural gift box featuring thoughtfully curated items that evoke the imagery and spirit of the White House. Whether hosting guests for inaugural
The White House Historical Association announced today in partnership with the White House and London-based Nexus Studios the release of a new augmented reality app about the White House. The free download provides users with a playful look at the People’s House over the four seasons. President George Washington on the one dollar bill—the only president to not live