A Tour of the White House
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the public rooms and displaying the very best of American artwork, furniture, and décor. In order to fulfill her vision, Mrs. Kennedy founded the White House Historical Association, a private, non-profit organization created in partnership with the National Park Service. Today, the Association continues to advance its mission, enhancing the public’s understanding and appreciation of the Executive Mansion through educational outreach, research, and publications, while assisting the White House with acquisition and preservation projects. This collection, "A Tour of the White House," offers a virtual tour of the Executive Mansion for those who may not have the opportunity to visit in person. By providing this online tour, the White House Historical Association continues to promote its mission by making White House history more accessible for all.
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Podcast The Curator
Who takes care of the thousands of historic artifacts in the White House, cataloguing and preserving everything from presidential portraits...
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Collection America Under Fire
The young national capital at Washington, D.C. became the epicenter of The War of 1812 with Great Britain during the...
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Podcast Death in the White House
Death comes to every home, including the White House. From the loss of cherished family members to presidential funerals, there...
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Podcast Holidays at the White House
From your family to the First Family, the winter holidays are a special time of year. Stewart McLaurin explores the...
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Podcast The President's Own - The Marine Band and the White House
From entertainment to diplomacy, music has played an important role in White House history. Stewart McLaurin talks to Colonel Jason...
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Podcast Founding the White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association has been preserving and sharing White House history since its founding by First Lady Jacqueline...
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Podcast A Conversation with Michael Beschloss
The White House has always shaped the lives of the Presidents and First Families who have lived there, and reflected...
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Collection The 2017 White House Christmas Ornament
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
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Collection Holiday Cheer at the White House
The White House observance of Christmas before the twentieth century was not an official event. First families decorated the house...
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Collection Music in the White House
Music is often called the universal language. It has been known to break down barriers and shape historic events in...
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Podcast Social Secretaries
How do you plan for a State Dinner with hundreds of guests, a private meal with a King and Queen...