White House Historical Association

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast

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Friday, July 29, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association has released the latest episode of its podcast, The White House 1600 Sessions: Jackie Kennedy's White House Guidebook 60th Anniversary, which revisits the history of how the popular publication came to be and marks the release of a special edition on July 28, 2022. The White House: An Historic Guide was first published in 1962 as a collaboration between First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, the White House Historical Association, and the National Geographic Society. Prior to its creation, there had never been a guide that offered a room-by-room tour that visitors could purchase at the White House much like they would on a trip to a museum like the National Gallery of Art. 

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  • WASHINGTON, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The White House Historical Association has released the latest episode of its podcast, The White House 1600 Sessions: Jackie Kennedy's White House Guidebook 60th Anniversary , which revisits the history of how the popular publication came to be and marks the release of a special edition on July 28, 2022.
  • The White House: An Historic Guide was first published in 1962 as a collaboration between First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, the White House Historical Association, and the National Geographic Society.
  • Braden shares an oral history recorded with Bob Breeden, who was instrumental in the creation of the first White House guidebook.
  • White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurinMcLaurin is the host of "The White House 1600 Sessions," the Association's official audio and video podcast devoted to exploring the history, cultural impact, untold stories, and personal accounts of America's most iconic residence and highest office.

American History Teachers Invited to Contribute to Upcoming Book Showcasing Why History Matters

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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FLORENCE, S.C., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Too many Americans today, particularly young people, don't know our nation's history. Only 42% of Americans can pass our nation's citizenship test, and only 15% of eighth graders score at the proficient level on the national NAEP US history assessment, fewer than four years earlier. At a time when all should be thinking like historians, too few know even the fundamentals of American history.

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  • At a time when all should be thinking like historians, too few know even the fundamentals of American history.
  • To address this need, Driving Force Institute for Public Engagement (DFI), a non-profit focused on transforming how history is taught and learned by better engaging students, invites social studies teachers from across the nation to be part of an upcoming new book, Why History Matters: American History Teachers Speak Out.
  • Teachers of American history to K-16 students are invited to submit original essays up to 1,000 words for consideration for publication in the book.
  • The book is a follow up to the 2021 compendium of essays on Why History Matters from leading historians and American history experts explaining why it is important and necessary to learn our nation's history.

First-Ever Virtual Fashion Exhibit in Partnership with New York University Explores Eight Influential Designers and Seamstresses For First Ladies

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Monday, June 27, 2022
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The exhibitis the resultof aninaugural academic partnership with New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.

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  • The exhibitis the resultof aninaugural academic partnership with New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.
  • The partnership with NYU began in January and will continue in 2023, with the next fellow chosen this fall through a competitive application process.
  • "Glamour and Innovation: The Women Behind the Seams of Fashion at the White House."
  • explores the work of a diverse group of seamstresses, designers, and couturiers responsible for iconic first ladies' fashions.

NEW Episode: The 1600 Sessions Podcast

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Friday, May 27, 2022
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WASHINGTON, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today, "James Hoban: The Charleston Years," which ponders hints and clues of the formative years of the ambitious young Irishman, who designed and built the White House.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today, "James Hoban: The Charleston Years," which ponders hints and clues of the formative years of the ambitious young Irishman, who designed and built the White House.
  • "The study of James Hoban is a really beautiful marriage between architectural history and historic preservation," says McEnerney.
  • "He was bringing with him a stylistic influence of the mechanics of architecture...on the other hand, he knew how to draft.
  • In this podcast series, White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin interviews luminaries, historians, and eyewitnesses to history about America's most famous residence and officethe White House.

Evergreen Podcasts Adds Four Heavy-Hitting Podcasts to Extensive Roster

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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"We're thrilled to roll out new series that enhance our rich content menu on Evergreen Podcasts' History Channel and Business Channel, " says David Moss, Chief Creative Officer.

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  • "We're thrilled to roll out new series that enhance our rich content menu on Evergreen Podcasts' History Channel and Business Channel, " says David Moss, Chief Creative Officer.
  • And the addition of more intrepid storytelling to our History Channel will hit the spot for this growing audience."
  • Aside from original podcasts, Evergreen's capabilities extend to branded and partner podcasts.
  • Learn more about Evergreen Podcasts and check out our complete lineup of shows .

NEW Episode of The 1600 Sessions Podcast: "The Next Generation: What the White House Means to Me"

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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WASHINGTON, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today, "The Next Generation: What the White House Means to Me," to announce its inaugural program, Next-Gen, a group of more than fifty influential young professionals from a wide variety of fields, bound together by a passion for history, civics, and education.  

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  • In this podcast episode, White House Historical Association President and podcast host Stewart McLaurin speaks with eight of the Association's new Next-Gen Leaders.
  • In this podcast series, White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin interviews luminaries, historians, and eyewitnesses to history about America's most famous residence and officethe White House.
  • First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy envisioned a restored White House that conveyed a sense of history through its decorative and fine arts.
  • Since its founding,the White House Historical Association has contributed more than $50 million in fulfillment of its mission.

NEW Episode: The 1600 Sessions Podcast

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The White House Historical Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today, "Presidential Vinyl: The White House Record Library," which details the fascinating story of the little-known White House record collection built during the administrations of Presidents Nixon, Ford and Carter.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The White House Historical Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today, "Presidential Vinyl: The White House Record Library," which details the fascinating story of the little-known White House record collection built during the administrations of Presidents Nixon, Ford and Carter.
  • The 1600 Sessionsis available on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and Stitcher.
  • In this podcast series, White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin interviews luminaries, historians, and eyewitnesses to history about America's most famous residence and officethe White House.
  • Since its founding, the Association has given more than $50 million to the White House in fulfillment of its mission.

The White House Historical Association Reveals Official 2022 White House Christmas Ornament

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Monday, February 21, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The White House Historical Association today revealed the Official 2022 White House Christmas Ornament , in the image of a gingerbread White House.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The White House Historical Association today revealed the Official 2022 White House Christmas Ornament , in the image of a gingerbread White House.
  • Years later, White House Chef Roland Mesnier introduced a gingerbread design that depicted the White House itself a concept that inspired the design of the Official 2022 White House Christmas Ornament.
  • "This year's Official 2022 White House Christmas Ornament honors a now longstanding holiday tradition at the White House and serves as a testament to First Lady Patricia Nixon's influence on American holiday traditions," said Stewart McLaurin,President of the White House Historical Association.
  • Since 1981, the White House Historical Association has designed and manufactured the Official White House Christmas Ornament.

New Issue of White House History Quarterly, "Queen Elizabeth II: The Royal Visits" Available on Pre-Order Today

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Monday, February 7, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association today released the 64th issue of its award-winning magazine, White House History Quarterly which features retellings from historians on Queen Elizabeth II's relationship with the White House on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations this year.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association today released the 64th issue of its award-winning magazine, White House History Quarterly which features retellings from historians on Queen Elizabeth II's relationship with the White House on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations this year.
  • Curator Candace Shireman details the queen's stays at Blair House, The President's Guest House.
  • Culinary Historian Alexander Prud'homme gives a behind-the-scenes look at the White House kitchen during the 1976 bicentennial State Visit.
  • First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy envisioned a restored White House that conveyed a sense of history through its decorative and fine arts.

NEW Episode: The 1600 Sessions Podcast

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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Burns authored "Auld Lang Syne" in the late 18th century and was one of Lincoln's greatest literary and personal inspirations.

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  • Burns authored "Auld Lang Syne" in the late 18th century and was one of Lincoln's greatest literary and personal inspirations.
  • Watch the full video of this podcast episode here.
  • In this podcast series, White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin interviews luminaries, historians, and eyewitnesses to history about America's most famous residence and officethe White House.
  • First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy envisioned a restored White House that conveyed a sense of history through its decorative and fine arts.