Collection Presidential and First Lady Portraits
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
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Grace Coolidge posed for her official portrait by Howard Chandler Christy with white collie Rob Roy, 1924.
White House Collection/White House Historical AssociationLou Henry Hoover with Belgian shepherd King Tut at an entrance to the Rose Garden, 1929.
Library of CongressNancy Reagan stands with Rex on the south lawn, 1986.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum/NARABarbara Bush with Ranger and Millie, 1991.
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum/NARAHillary Clinton with Buddy the dog and Socks the cat in the East Garden, 1999.
William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum/NARALaura Bush walks with dogs Barney and Spot in the Rose Garden on February 22, 2001.
George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum/NARAMichelle Obama with Bo, 2011.
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As companions, the playmates of first children, or objects of beauty, status, and pleasure, the pets of the White House have provided warmth and humor to White House history, as well as an image of a happy family life.
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Biographies & Portraits
Biographies & Portraits
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