Podcast 250 Years of American Political Leadership
The American experiment has long held the curiosity of people around the world, especially for Iain Dale, an award-winning British...
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The American experiment has long held the curiosity of people around the world, especially for Iain Dale, an award-winning British...
Over 200 years ago, James Hoban left Ireland for America to pursue his dream of becoming an architect. Selected by President...
Since the laying of the cornerstone in 1792, Freemasons have played an important role in the construction and the history of...
James Hoban came from humble beginnings as a young carpenter and architect in Ireland, and went on to collaborate with...
Biographies & Portraits
The White House Grounds began as approximately 85 acres of land chosen by George Washington and was refined and cultivated by...
Two grand houses were under construction in the young Federal City in 1816: one the President’s House, reconstructed after it wa...
In April 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City. Constitutional guidelines for inaugurations are sparse, offering...
James Hoban's life is a memorable Irish-American success story. In his boyhood he learned the craft of carpenter and wheelwright,...
In this special episode of The 1600 Sessions, financier and philanthropist David Rubenstein interviews White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin...
George Washington might not have become the Founding Father we know today if not for the influence of his mother....
George Washington never lived in the White House, but played a major role in its design, as well as the...