The United Kingdom and Ireland in the White House: A Conversation on Historical Perspectives
May 3, 2018 8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration and light breakfast in Decatur House Parlors9:00 am - 9:20 am Welcome and OverviewThe Hon. Frederick...
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National History Day Resources
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) offers many different resources for students working on National History Day projects.
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Singapore State Visits to the White House
April 10, 1973: Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew — Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and President Richard M. Nixon held discussions emphasizing continued cl...
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Italian State Dinners at the White House
January 14, 1964: State Dinner for Italian President Antonio Segni was hosted by President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Featured entertainment included Robert Merrill...
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State Dining Room
The State Dining Room, which now seats as many as 140 guests, was originally much smaller and served at various times...
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The Entrance Hall
The Cross Hall and large Entrance Hall are at the center of the original plan by James Hoban for the...
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Education Resources: State Dinners
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Louise Dubé
Louise Dubé serves as the Executive Director of iCivics — the largest civic education provider in our nation. iCivics engages over 5 mil...
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Canadian State Visits to the White House
December 6, 1927: Governor General Freeman Freeman-Thomas, 1st Marquess of Willingdon — Canada’s governor general and wife Marie arrived at Union Station and...
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France in the White House: A Conversation on Historical Perspectives
This event will be held at the White House Historical Association. Arrive at the entrance at 748 Jackson Place, NW, Washington,...
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President Harding’s Voyage of Understanding
In the summer of 1923, President Warren G. Harding faced many challenges. Numerous allegations of his administration’s mis-dealings swirled about in...
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Marian Anderson Performs at the White House
One of the most memorable performances in White House history was Marian Anderson’s rendition of Schubert’s "Ave Maria" as t...