Collection Slavery in the President's Neighborhood
Many people think of the White House as a symbol of democracy, but it also embodies America’s complicated past an...
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Although the presidency is an often all-consuming job, many presidents have found solace in their various hobbies and pastimes. When not shaping the path of our nation, presidents can be found fishing, painting, watching baseball, and riding horses. With each new administration comes a new set of hobbies, some of which are examined in this collection.
Many people think of the White House as a symbol of democracy, but it also embodies America’s complicated past an...
Presidents have found different ways to escape the pressures and politics of the position. For early leaders, it was a...
George Washington never lived in the White House, but played a major role in its design, as well as the...
Since the White House was first occupied by President John Adams in 1800, influential people and organizations—or those who hoped to...
Since 1878, American presidents and their families have celebrated Easter Monday by hosting an "egg roll" party. Held on the South...
Animals, whether pampered household pets, working livestock, birds, squirrels, or strays, have long been a major part of White House...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
The White House has always shaped the lives of the Presidents and First Families who have lived there, and reflected...
For more than two centuries, the White House has been the home of American presidents. A powerful symbol of the...
No sport is more closely tied to the American presidency than baseball. One of Washington’s first baseball fields was lo...
In April 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City. Constitutional guidelines for inaugurations are sparse, offering...
Fearless leaders have walked the halls of White House for centuries. In this episode, White House Historical Association President Stewart...