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WEBWhite House Historical Association. 1610 H Street NW. Washington, DC 20006 US. Back to top. Donor Support [email protected]. 202-760-2365. The White House Historical Association is a non-profit, non-partisan organization enhancing understanding of the White House and is supported by official White...
Furnishings of the White House
WEBWhite House Historical Association. The historic furnishings in the White House provide a glimpse into the ways that first families have lived and worked for over 200 years. These desks, chairs, and other items allow the Executive Mansion to serve as both the home and the office of the president. Each piece of furniture has a history of its own.
Official 2024 White House Christmas Ornament
WEBA Lasting Legacy. President Jimmy Carter’s commitment to human rights, conflict resolution, and the environment are part of the rich history told through the Official 2024 White House Christmas Ornament. Since 1981, THE WHITE HOUSE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION has been proud to design and manufacture the Official White House …
Why is the White House white?
WEBWhite paint has nothing to do with covering the burning of the house by the British in 1814. The building was first made white with lime-based whitewash in 1798, when its walls were finished, simply as a means of protecting the porous stone from freezing. Congressman Abijah Bigelow wrote to a colleague on March 18, 1812 (three months before the ...
Tour the White House in 360 Degrees
WEBFor Students and Teachers. The below digital notebook was created by the White House Historical Association to assist students and teachers using “The White House 360 Virtual Tour” in their classrooms. Even if students are learning in a virtual, in-person, or hybrid format, these materials are accessible and will accompany them on their ...
The Presidents - White House Historical Association
WEBEvery year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament. These unique collectibles — honoring individual presidents or specific White House anniversaries — have become part of the holiday tradition for millions of American families.
How did the White House get its name?
WEBThe term “White House” was occasionally used in newspapers and periodicals throughout the nineteenth century, but most journalists, citizens, and visitors referred to it as either the “President’s House” or the “Executive Mansion.”. On October 17, 1901, President Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary George B. Cortelyou sent a letter ...
The Solarium - White House Historical Association
WEBThe Solarium’s history is both public and private. The Solarium as decorated during the George W. Bush administration, 2009. White House Historical Association. More than eighty years after the Coolidges added their “Sky Parlor,” the Solarium remains unique among White House rooms.
A History of White House Flowers and Florists
WEBHarriet Lane’s successors followed her lead and expanded the use of flowers in the White House. President Ulysses S. Grant and First Lady Julia Dent Grant entertained lavishly, employing impressive floral displays to awe their guests. 3 When the Grants’ daughter Nellie was married from the White House in 1874, the mansion overflowed with blooms.
Top Dogs at the White House
WEBAfter much deliberation about a new White House dog, in April 2009, the White House announced the selection of Bo, a male Portuguese water dog given to the Obamas by Senator and Mrs. Ted Kennedy. Bo’s presence in the White House sparked nationwide interest in the breed and adoration of Bo as he became a member of the Obama family.