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In December 1962, Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa set sail from Paris to New York for what many knew would be the riskiest art exhibition ever mounted. The fragile painting, sealed in a temperature-controlled, bulletproof box, traveled like a head of state accompanied by armed guards and constant surveillance.The driving force behind the famous painting's high profile visit was First
Noted for her style and grace in the soaring triumphs and the crushing tragedies of JFK's presidency, Jaqueline Kennedy not only created a model for modern First Ladies through her fashion and projects in the White House but mastered the production of political symbols that resonated at home and abroad in the midst of the Cold War. In this presentation,
Philanthropist David M. Rubenstein and historian Douglas Brinkley discuss First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's leadership and legacy through historic preservation during and since her historic 1,036 days in the White House. This discussion details Mrs. Kennedy’s role in the establishment of the White House Historical Association, preservation of historic Lafayette Square, and other preservation efforts. Following the discussion, President of the Wh
Winner of the White House History Prize for the 2020 National History Day national competition, this documentary by Jack Ghormley of Conway Junior High School details President Franklin D. Roosevelt's barrier-breaking "Fireside Chats." Listen to Ghormley talk more about his video, his experience participating in the competition, and his love of history in this episode of The 1600 Sessions Podcast.Learn more
White House History Live delves into the stories that make up the history of the Executive Mansion.For more than a century, thousands of Americans have gathered in Lafayette Park across from the White House to exercise their First Amendment rights and bring awareness to their respective causes. Senior Vice President and Director of the David M. Rubenstein Center Dr.
Join us in learning more about White House History right from your own home. Our Facebook Live series, White House History Live, delves into the stories that make up the history of the Executive Mansion.Senior Vice President and Director of the David M. Rubenstein Center Colleen Shogan and Author Andrew Cohen will discuss Cohen's book, "Two Days in June",
We have been closely monitoring the regulations and recommendations surrounding COVID-19, and after much consideration, we have made the decision to postpone the 2020 Presidential Sites Summit until late summer, early fall 2021. We remain committed to the city of Dallas, the Adolphus Hotel, and our off-site venues for the 2021 iteration. Our top priority is the well-being of all attendees, partners, and
The White House Historical Association's Official 2020 White House Christmas Ornament honors John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the thirty-fifth president of the United States. The youngest president since Theodore Roosevelt, Kennedy took office in January 1961, at age 43. Before his vibrant presidency was cut short by an assassin's bullet on November 22, 1963, he had reinvigorated the American spirit. His legacy lives on in his youthful
History Happy Hour is a weekly virtual program hosted by the White House Historical Association. Join us as experts weigh in on a variety of historical topics, share their insights, answer audience questions, and enjoy presidential-inspired libations.In August 1974, Susan Ford Bales was seventeen years old and moving into the White House with her parents, President Gerald Ford and First