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First Ladies Symposium: First Ladies and Communications

The 2021 First Ladies Symposium was a day-long event, hosted by the White House Historical Association in partnership with American University's First Ladies Initiative. This symposium featured prominent scholars, historians, and professionals who discussed first ladies and gender; first ladies reconsidered; first ladies and communications; and first ladies and their role in historic preservation efforts. This panel features: Susan Swain, co-Chief

First Ladies Symposium: First Ladies Reconsidered

The 2021 First Ladies Symposium was a day-long event, hosted by the White House Historical Association in partnership with American University's First Ladies Initiative. This symposium featured prominent scholars, historians, and professionals who discussed first ladies and gender; first ladies reconsidered; first ladies and communications; and first ladies and their role in historic preservation efforts.This panel features: Anita McBride, Director

First Ladies Symposium: First Ladies and Gender

The 2021 First Ladies Symposium was a day-long event, hosted by the White House Historical Association in partnership with American University's First Ladies Initiative. This symposium featured prominent scholars, historians, and professionals who discussed first ladies and gender; first ladies reconsidered; first ladies and communications; and first ladies and their role in historic preservation efforts.This panel features: Colleen Shogan, Senior

First Ladies Symposium: Welcome and Introduction

The 2021 First Ladies Symposium was a day-long event, hosted by the White House Historical Association in partnership with American University's First Ladies Initiative. This symposium featured prominent scholars, historians, and professionals who discussed first ladies and gender; first ladies reconsidered; first ladies and communications; and first ladies and their role in historic preservation efforts.This panel features remarks from:Stewart

The 1600 Sessions - Freemasons and the White House

Since the laying of the cornerstone in 1792, Freemasons have played an important role in the construction and the history of the White House, with members including Irish architect James Hoban and many presidents from George Washington to Gerald Ford. In this episode of the 1600 Sessions, White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin interviews Jason Van Dyke, Director of Communications of

The Rise of America's Founding Father

In his new book, George Washington: The Political Rise of America’s Founding Father, David Stewart explores how Washington rose from an early failed military career to the central founder of the United States of America. In this conversation, Mr. Stewart will explore the political education of George Washington and the critical lessons of leadership that enabled his success.

Introducing The Official 2021 White House Christmas Ornament

The White House Historical Association's Official 2021 White House Christmas Ornament features the presidency of Lyndon Baines Johnson. One side of the ornament features a painting of the 1967 Blue Room Christmas Tree. Mrs. Johnson requested that Robert H. Laessig, a designer for American Greetings, paint the official Christmas tree in the Blue Room for their card that year. The 1967 White House

The 1600 Sessions - James Hoban, Designer and Builder of the White House

James Hoban came from humble beginnings as a young carpenter and architect in Ireland, and went on to collaborate with George Washington on the design and construction of one of the most iconic buildings in the world. In this episode of the 1600 Sessions, White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin interviews three contributors to the Association’s new book, "James Ho