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The White House Historical Association is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1961 by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy with a mission to protect, preserve, and provide public access to the rich history of America’s Executive Mansion. Collection.
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 Origins of the March 4 Inauguration - White House Historical ...
Apr 22, 2021 · At twelve aclock in the Senate Chamber.” 10 The March 4 Inauguration date was further codified with the ratification of the Twelfth Amendment on June 15, 1804. The Twelfth Amendment modified the way in which the Electoral College chooses the president and vice president, allowing these positions to be elected together.
Presidential Portraits - White House Historical Association
Page The Presidents and the Theatre. Read Digital Edition Foreword, William SealeThe Man Who Came to Dinner at the White House: Alexander Woollcott Visits the Roosevelts, Mary Jo Binker The Curse of the Presidential Musical: Mr. President and 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Amy HendersonFord's Theatre and the White House, William O'Brien The American Presidents and …
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.
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 ...
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 ...
History of the White House Easter Egg Roll
The Easter Egg Roll is one of the oldest annual events in White House history. Beginning in the 1870s, Washingtonians from all walks of life celebrated the Monday after Easter on the West Grounds of the U.S. Capitol.In 1876, however, Congress restricted public use of the Capitol due to concerns about damaging the landscape, prohibiting future egg rolling on its grounds.
The History of the Pardon Power - White House Historical …
Dec 2, 2020 · The origins of the pardon power in the United States Constitution can be found in English history, known previously as the “prerogative of mercy.”. It first appeared during the reign of King Ine of Wessex in the seventh century. Although abuses of the pardon power increased over time, leading to limitations on it, the pardon power persisted ...
Warren G. Harding - White House Historical Association
Harding was born near Marion, Ohio in 1865. He maintained a lifelong connection to the town, purchasing and operating The Marion Daily Star newspaper from 1884 until 1923. He married Florence Kling De Wolfe on July 8, 1891 and the couple settled in Marion where they were active community members. In addition to operating the newspaper, Harding ...