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Educational Resource
Building the White House
Teacher's Text:The White House is an enduring symbol of our nation’s leadership. It is also the most recognized structure in America. From the beginning, the White House was meant to be a flexible structure. With America not yet a quarter of a century old when John Adams inhabited the President’s House in 1800, it was impossible to foresee how
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Press Release
Jazz on Jackson Place Summer Series Announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. The White House Historical Association is pleased to announce the ninth season of the summer concert series, Jazz on Jackson Place. Held in the Associations historic Decatur House courtyard, the Thursday event events are a highlight in Washingtons summer music scene. This year's performances will be June 4, July 9, and August 6. The $30 ticketed event includes live music, hors
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Educational Resource
White House Welcome
Teacher's TextAs America's head of state, the president of the United States welcomes guests from across the country and around the world to the "people's house." For many foreign leaders, the White House is their introduction to the United States, and the experience these visitors have at the President's House may be critical to establishing relations between governments. This was
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The Kennedy Rose Garden Open House
Our summer Open House celebrates the history of the Kennedy Rose Garden and the rich tradition of gardening at the White House. Enhance your visit to our special exhibit, The Kennedy Rose Garden, Traditionally American, as we partner with the American Horticultural Society, the National Park Service, and Smithsonian Gardens to offer educational resources and garden-inspired activities for all ages,
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Press Release
Available Now: Official 2019 White House Easter Eggs
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) will be selling the Official 2019 White House Easter Eggs beginning on March 15, 2019. Additionally, the limited-edition wooden eggs will be given as gifts to children attending the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 22, 2019. The eggs will be available for purchase to the public while supplies last.
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Press Collection
Music and the White House
On New Years Day in 1801, the first occupants of the White House, President John Adams and First Lady Dolley Madison, welcomed the recently-created United States Marine Band. Since then, the White House has been visited by numerous famous musicians and performers. Throughout American history, music has played an important role in the White House. In this collection, delve into the
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The President's Neighborhood Open House
Come explore the history of the President’s Neighborhood at our Summer Open House! Learn about the incredible people and buildings that have been neighbors to the White House for the past two centuries. Take a stroll through our special exhibition about the history and preservation of Lafayette Square, and explore neighborhood-themed crafts in the Carriage House with our partners fr
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Press Collection
State Dinners at the White House Press Collection
As part of an official state visit, the White House State Dinner is an opportunity for the President and First Lady to honor a visiting head of state. In addition to expressing goodwill and hospitality, the state dinner showcases global power and influence and sets the tone for the continuation of dialogue between the President and the visiting head of
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Press Release
NEW BOOK- COMING EARLY OCTOBER Exploring 200 Years of Musical Performance for the President
The White House Historical Association today announced the upcoming release of its newest publication, Music at the White House, a fascinating book detailing the musical ceremonies and performances at the White House as well as musical interests of the presidents and their families that will be released in early October. This new edition, updated from the award-winning title first published
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Press Release
New Gifts for Holiday Season: Official 2017 White House Ornament
The White House Historical Association is pleased to offer the 2017 Official White House Ornament honoring the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt, who served as the thirty-second president of the United States from 1933 to 1945. ***Other ideal gifts for the holiday season include books, a subscription to the WHHA quarterly magazine, ornaments, holiday items, women’s jewelry, men’s jewelry, silk scarves, neck