Collection Olympic Celebrations
Honoring some of the greatest moments in sports history has become a tradition at the White House. Presidents and their...
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No sport is more closely tied to the American presidency than baseball. One of Washington’s first baseball fields was located practically in the president's backyard — and as the game’s popularity grew, so did its connection with the White House. In this collection, we will examine the bond between these two quintessentially American institutions. We will also discover who was really the biggest fan at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and highlight our historic 2015-2017 partnership with the Washington Nationals.
Honoring some of the greatest moments in sports history has become a tradition at the White House. Presidents and their...
Although the presidency is an often all-consuming job, many presidents have found solace in their various hobbies and pastimes. When...
Presidents have found different ways to escape the pressures and politics of the position. For early leaders, it was a...
White House and American baseball history have been intertwined for more than a century, creating a legacy of presidential fans,...
While there has yet to be a female president, women have played an integral role in shaping the White House...
Camp David has provided presidents and their families with a recreational retreat from the White House, as well as a...
Baseball has been known as our national pastime and has links to the presidency as far back as the Abraham...
The history of the White House appears in unexpected places, from trivia questions at Major League Baseball games to archival...
Kathryn Cramer Brownell
When I came to Iowa State, I had no idea what it meant to be a journalist. My idea of...
As part of the White House Historical Association’s 60th anniversary celebration in 2021, the Next-Gen Leaders (NGL) initiative was announced. Th...
White House history and American baseball history have been intertwined for more than a century, creating a rich legacy of...