Current Fellows and Interns at the Rubenstein Center
The David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History partners with a host of institutions to offer fellowships in White House history. Learn more about our current fellows below.
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Project Ideas and More
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) offers many different resources for students working on National History Day projects.
This is a black and white photograph of President-elect William Howard Taft and his family in a touring car. The White Company loaned him the car for a pre-inaugural vacation in Augusta, Georgia during the winter of 1909. In the backseat of the vehicle are President Taft and First Lady Helen Herron Taft. The two older Taft children, Robert A. Taft and Helen Taft sit in the middle seat while Charles P. Taft sits besides the driver.
White House Historical AssociationThe 2023 NHD Theme is Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas. Trying to decide on a topic? Check out a few White House history topic ideas:
There are many more NHD topics to research with connections to White House history. Explore them within our online resources:
The White House Historical Association is proud to sponsor special awards at the National Contest as well at the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia affiliate contests.
The White House History prize is given to an outstanding project, in both the junior and senior divisions, that documents and analyzes White House history through such subjects as individual presidents, first ladies, residence staff, White House art and architecture, or important events that took place in the White House. We encourage students to consider lesser-known and even untold stories in White House history!
The winners can be in any category and come from either a group or individual project.
Explore a few of the winning projects from the 2022 theme “Debate and Diplomacy” here:
Washington, DC Contest
Virginia Contest
National Contest
During the 2022 National Contest, the White House Historical Association hosted a showcase of student papers on topics related to the Presidency and/or the White House.