Collection Preservation of the White House
In the 1960s, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy oversaw the task of restoring the White House interiors and thus founded the...
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A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the gastronomical delights. The elegance of the State Dining Room and the intimacy of the Family Dining Room set the stage for the politics and diplomacy that takes place between courses. In this collection, learn how the style of each room has evolved with its purpose, and how the White House Historical Association funded the most recent refurbishment of these rooms.
In the 1960s, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy oversaw the task of restoring the White House interiors and thus founded the...
A State Dinner honoring a visiting head of government or reigning monarch is one of the grandest and most glamorous...
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
In 1816, Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr. and his wife Susan moved to the nascent capital city of Washington, D.C. With...
Wine has a long and important history in the White House, playing a unique role in entertaining, public ceremonies, and...
The White House has hosted many important heads of state over the years. Typically, the president and first lady join...
For more than one hundred years, White House Social Secretaries have demonstrated a profound knowledge of protocol and society in...
The holiday season at the White House is celebrated with an abundance of glittering décor, decadent desserts, and fresh p...
During the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the White House underwent a renovation and expansion so extensive, it changed...
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
On July 11, 1798, Congress passed legislation that created the United States Marine Corps and the Marine Band, America's oldest professional musical...
Geography, history, and friendship have been the driving force of ties between the United States and Canada. In 1927, official rapport...