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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Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson by Elizabeth Shoumatoff, the final portrait, oil on canvas was painted in 1968.
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
On November 22, 1963, about two hours after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon Baines Johnson took the...
In this first episode of 2021, White House Historical Association President Stewart D. McLaurin introduces the Association’s popular virtual program Hi...
Biographies & Portraits
Since the first cherry blossom planting in 1912 by First Lady Helen Herron Taft, Washingtonians have celebrated the scenic beauty and...
Biographies & Portraits
While the presidency is often in the eye of the public, those who ensure operations at the White House run...
From diplomatic dinners to holiday gatherings, the White House has always played a central role in the nation’s official en...
While there has yet to be a female president, women have played an integral role in shaping the White House...
Fearless leaders have walked the halls of White House for centuries. In this episode, White House Historical Association President Stewart...
Animals, whether pampered household pets, working livestock, birds, squirrels, or strays, have long been a major part of White House...
The White House Grounds began as approximately 85 acres of land chosen by George Washington and was refined and cultivated by...