Collection State Dinners
A State Dinner honoring a visiting head of government or reigning monarch is one of the grandest and most glamorous...
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The State Dining Room, 2015
A State Dinner honoring a visiting head of government or reigning monarch is one of the grandest and most glamorous...
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
When First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy took on the herculean task of restoring the interior of the White House, she appointed...
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
During the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the White House underwent a renovation and expansion so extensive, it changed...
A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the gastronomical delights. The elegance of the State Dining...
The holiday season at the White House is celebrated with an abundance of glittering décor, decadent desserts, and fresh p...
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the arts endures as a vital part of th...
Few symbols of American democracy inspire a greater sense of awe than the White House. For more than two hundred...
January 14, 1964: State Dinner for Italian President Antonio Segni was hosted by President Lyndon Baines Johnson. Featured entertainment included Robert Merrill...
Congress has always been tasked with appropriating funds for the care, repair, refurnishing and maintenance of the White House and...