Collection The Historic Stephen Decatur House
In 1816 the naval war hero, Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr., and his wife, Susan, moved to the nascent capital city of...
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A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the merely gastronomical. The elegance of the State Dining Room and the intimacy of the Family Dining Room set the stage for the politics and diplomacy that happen between courses. In this collection we’ll see how the style of each room has evolved with its purpose, and reveal the results their recent multi-year refurbishment process, which was funded entirely by the White House Historical Association.
In 1816 the naval war hero, Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr., and his wife, Susan, moved to the nascent capital city of...
Geography, history, and friendship have been the driving force of official ties between the United States and Canada. In 1927, our...
For more than one hundred years, White House Social Secretaries have displayed a profound knowledge of protocol and society in...
The holiday season at the White House is celebrated with an abundance of glittering décor, decadent desserts, and fresh p...
During the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the White House underwent a renovation and expansion so extensive, it changed...
On July 11, 1798, President John Adams approved legislation that officially brought "The President's Own" United States Marine Band into being, making...
For over two hundred years France and the United States have enjoyed a relationship unparalleled in world history. From the...
From diplomatic dinners to holiday gatherings, the White House has always played a central role in the nation’s official en...
The White House has hosted many important heads of state over the years. Typically, the President and First Lady join...
In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy resolved to make the White House a “living museum” by restoring the historic integrity of the...
Long before the emergence of the United States and Italy as nations, close connections between our two peoples influenced political...
The White House Historical Association commissions the official White House Christmas ornament each year. This is the 36th ornament in...