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On this date 200 years ago, President Madison asked Congress to declare war on Great Britain.
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In honor of President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush's portrait reveal, a history of Presidential portraits:
12:00 PM May 31st
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How are official presidential portraits, like the new George W. Bush painting, acquired for the White House? Explained:
10:40 AM May 31st
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Official WH portraits of former President and First Lady George&Laura Bush will be unveiled today! Explore WH portraits
9:58 AM May 31st
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The rosewood "Lincoln Bed" was part of a suite bought in Philadelphia on May 29, 1861
10:03 AM May 29th
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, on May 29, 1917
7:16 AM May 29th
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White House History is calling for papers!
9:40 AM May 24th
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Pres. and Mrs.Harrison (1889-1893) refused to operate the light switches because they feared being shocked
7:45 AM May 24th
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Listen to the oldest known recording of the USMarine Band playing “The Washington Post” c. 1889 – 1890
8:15 AM May 23rd
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“If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.” – Harry Truman. Here’s photos of Presidents and their furry friends:
7:45 AM May 21st
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Thank you Communicator Awards for awards of excellence in print design. White House History 28 and 30 are winners!
7:05 AM May 18th
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Did you know the first Japanese delegation came to the White House on May 17, 1860? Find out more here:
8:15 AM May 17th
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These 1st grade Executive Detectives are hard at work finding White House clues this afternoon!
10:57 AM May 16th
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The 'Resolute Desk' is made from a British ship which was abandoned on May 15, 1854
8:31 AM May 15th
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Rembrandt Peale finished his portrait of Thomas Jefferson in Philadelphia before mid-May 1800
10:45 AM May 14th
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A Mary Cassatt painting from our collection appropriate for Mother's Day
9:01 AM May 13th
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Eleanor Roosevelt's May 12, 1939, "My Day" column talks about entertaining writer guests
11:03 AM May 11th
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Thank you, Independent Publisher Book Awards for giving our Historic Guide the gold IPPY in the Travel Guide category!
7:15 AM May 10th
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Teachers: Visiting DC? Check out @'s Professional Development Guide featuring the WHHA and other sites
8:15 AM May 9th
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Happy National Teacher Day! A big shout out to all of the teachers who make our school programs possible. It is a pleasure to work with you!
9:02 AM May 8th
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- Name White House Historic
- Location Washington, DC
- Web http://www.whiteh...
- Bio WHHA is a nonprofit educational association founded in 1961 for the purpose of enhancing the understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the Executive Mansion
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