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Easter Egg Roll Significant Dates
Since 1878, American presidents and their families have celebrated Easter Monday by hosting an 'egg roll' party. Held on the South Lawn, it is one of the oldest annual events in White House history. It has changed and evolved through the years and each First Family has put their stamp on the popular event. From the roll's origins to the latest
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Halloween at the White House
Halloween has been celebrated at the White House in various ways since the mid-20th century. Here is how different administrations recognized the holiday.
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Decorating The White House
The White House has undergone a significant number of changes since President John Adams first called the Executive Mansion home.
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Italian State Dinners at the White House
The first State Dinner for an Italian head of state was in January of 1964. It was for Italian President Antonio Segni and was hosted by President Lyndon Baines Johnson.
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State Visits by Nordic Nations to the White House
Nordic nations have been attending State Visits at the White House since August 24, 1944, when President Sveinn Björnsson of Iceland visited Washington D.C.
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Canadian State Visits to the White House
Geography, history, and friendship have been the driving force of official ties between the United States and Canada. In 1927, our two countries exchanged ambassadors and began a long diplomatic relationship.
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Chinese State Visits
When Chinese Vice Premiere Deng Xiaoping and his wife Madame Zhuo Lin came to the White House in 1979, it marked the highest-ranking Chinese guest since 1943.
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Sugar Bowl & Sugar or Sweetmeat Spoon
White House objects can help us better understand enslaved labor in the Atlantic World, used for centuries to produce popular commodities and consumer goods.
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The Johnson White House: 1963-1969
On November 22, 1963, about two hours after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon Banes Johnson took the Oath of Office, becoming the thirty-sixth president of the United States. As president, LBJ immediately set out to heal a mourning nation while advancing legislation to bolster Kennedy’s legacy. On July 2, 1964, Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in th
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2022 White House Christmas in Pictures
The White House and its residence share the holiday cheer felt by all of the country this time of year. Since 1961, the Executive Mansion decorates its halls with a holiday theme. For their second year in the White House, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden chose the theme, "We the People." The theme was inspired by
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