The American Presidents and Shakespeare
On April 23, 1932, Shakespeare-lovers from around the country flocked to Washington, D.C., to attend the dedication of the handsome new...
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On April 23, 1932, Shakespeare-lovers from around the country flocked to Washington, D.C., to attend the dedication of the handsome new...
“Quentin’s mother and I are very glad that he got to the front and had the chance to render some...
Ceremony and ceremonial occasions played vital roles in the Roosevelt White House. Whether presiding over state receptions, entertaining heads of...
On December 20, 1860, South Carolina seceded from the United States. Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas followed soon after. In...
Upon stepping into the White House China Room, visitors encounter tableware from nearly every presidential administration or first family. Tucked...
The White House Diplomatic Reception Room is perhaps best known for its scenic wallpaper, installed during the John F. Kennedy...
Stained glass, a medieval art, was revisited in the historically retrospective nineteenth century. The art was a prominent feature of...
In 2021, the Arlington County Board voted to change the name of Lee Highway, named after Confederate General Robert E. Lee,...
The People's House: Although John Adams was the first to occupy the Executive Mansion in November 1800, it was Thomas Jefferson...
President Thomas Jefferson was widely recognized as a Francophile, embracing all things French including art, culture, and custom. While serving...
Like many other slave owning presidents, James K. Polk maintained a different public position on slavery during his presidency (1845-1849)...
“This trip of ours has been very laborious and exciting. I have had no time to think calmly since we le...