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White House History Live delves into the stories that make up the history of the Executive Mansion.In the United States, women petitioned for the right to vote for 72 years before enactment of the 19th amendment on August 26, 1920. Senior Vice President and Director of the David M. Rubenstein Center for White House History Dr. Colleen Shogan and White House Historian
White House History Live delves into the stories that make up the history of the Executive Mansion.As the first president ever to serve a full term in the White House, let alone two, Thomas Jefferson shaped the mansion, literally and figuratively, more than any other early American president. During his presidency, Jefferson displayed his talents as an amateur architect
On August 7, 2020, Stewart D. McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, spoke to the LA5 chapter of the Rotary club about the mission, history, and purpose of the Association.
Each year, the National History Day Contest encourages more than half a million students around the world to conduct historical research on a topic of their choice. In this episode of the 1600 Sessions, White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin speaks to student Jack Ghormley of Conway Junior High School in Arkansas, winner of the White House History award at
This was the second program in the 2019 series at The George W. Bush Presidential Center that provided a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into Camp David, the presidential retreat that has fascinated Americans for generations. Panelists:Rear Admiral Michael Giorgione (Ret.), the former commander of Camp David under President Clinton and President George W. BushWhite House Historical Association (WHHA) President Stewart McLaurinFormer
Stewart D. McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, announced the launch of their new “Experience the White House” mobile application during the AWS Public Sector Summit in 2018. Learn more at - https://amzn.to/2IED97p. This new app, powered by AWS, will allow people of all ages to take virtual educational tours of the White House and surr
When you’re cooking for the president and first family, your meals and recipes become a part of history. In this episode of the 1600 Sessions, White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin interviews Matthew Wendel about his book, Recipes From the President's Ranch: Food People Like to Eat, (for sale on our website) a first-hand account of his time serving as
The White House Historical Association hosted the first Virtually Together: Presidential Sites Pre-Summit panel discussion in July 2020. Representatives from the George W. Bush Presidential Center, Clinton Foundation, George & Barbara Bush Foundation, and LBJ Library discussed coping strategies and ideas during COVID-19.This is the first in a series of virtual panel discussions that will take place in the months
The White House Historical Association hosted the first Virtually Together: Presidential Sites pre-Summit roundtable discussion on September 10, 2020. Representatives from presidential sites, libraries, museums, and foundations across the country shared re-opening, leadership, mission, and development strategies in the COVID era. This is the second in a series of virtual panel discussions that will take place in the months leading up to