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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Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
Since the first cherry blossom planting in 1912 by First Lady Helen Herron Taft, Washingtonians have celebrated the scenic beauty and...
In 1816, Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr. and his wife Susan moved to the nascent capital city of Washington, D.C. With...
Whether by hoof, air, waterway, road, or rail, the President’s access to reliable transportation is essential during their time in...
While there has yet to be a female president, women have played an integral role in shaping the White House...
Although the presidency is an often all-consuming job, many presidents have found solace in their various hobbies and pastimes. When...
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
President Harry S. Truman was close to his friends and associates, had a grin for strangers, but could be less...
Biographies & Portraits
Biographies & Portraits
Presidents have found different ways to escape the pressures and politics of the position. For early leaders, it was a...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....