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Homepage - White House Historical Association White House Historical Association 1610 H Street NW Washington, DC 20006 US Back to top Donor Support membership@whha org 202-760-2365 The White House Historical Association is a non-profit, non-partisan organization enhancing understanding of the White House and is supported by official White
Official 2024 White House Christmas Ornament A Lasting Legacy President Jimmy Carter’s commitment to human rights, conflict resolution, and the environment are part of the rich history told through the Official 2024 White House Christmas Ornament Since 1981, THE WHITE HOUSE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION has been proud to design and manufacture the Official White House Christmas Ornament
Why is the White House white? White paint has nothing to do with covering the burning of the house by the British in 1814 The building was first made white with lime-based whitewash in 1798, when its walls were finished, simply as a means of protecting the porous stone from freezing Congressman Abijah Bigelow wrote to a colleague on March 18, 1812 (three months before the
Furnishings of the White House White House Historical Association The historic furnishings in the White House provide a glimpse into the ways that first families have lived and worked for over 200 years These desks, chairs, and other items allow the Executive Mansion to serve as both the home and the office of the president Each piece of furniture has a history of its own
How did the White House get its name? The term “White House” was occasionally used in newspapers and periodicals throughout the nineteenth century, but most journalists, citizens, and visitors referred to it as either the “President’s House” or the “Executive Mansion ” On October 17, 1901, President Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary George B Cortelyou sent a letter
The Presidents - White House Historical Association Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies, a long-standing tradition of the White House Collection Recent presidents and first ladies typically select their respective artists before leaving the White House and approve the portraits before their formal
Tour the White House in 360 Degrees For Students and Teachers The below digital notebook was created by the White House Historical Association to assist students and teachers using “The White House 360 Virtual Tour” in their classrooms Even if students are learning in a virtual, in-person, or hybrid format, these materials are accessible and will accompany them on their
The Solarium - White House Historical Association The Solarium’s history is both public and private The Solarium as decorated during the George W Bush administration, 2009 White House Historical Association More than eighty years after the Coolidges added their “Sky Parlor,” the Solarium remains unique among White House rooms
Top Dogs at the White House After much deliberation about a new White House dog, in April 2009, the White House announced the selection of Bo, a male Portuguese water dog given to the Obamas by Senator and Mrs Ted Kennedy Bo’s presence in the White House sparked nationwide interest in the breed and adoration of Bo as he became a member of the Obama family
Plan Your Visit - White House Historical Association Find out how to make the most of your visit through the White House Visitor’s Center, an interactive museum that we’ve helped to renovate and maintain in partnership with the National Park Service You might also enjoy our unique cultural and educational programs, many of which take place in the historic Decatur House just a block away from