Inaugural balls: A night of tradition, fashion and celebration
Presidential inaugural balls have been a significant event of U.S. history since James Madison’s first in 1809. Over the ...
President Trump didn’t swear on a Bible at his inauguration. Is it a requirement?
As millions watched President Donald Trump’s inauguration at the White House on Monday, Jan. 20, many noticed that he did not ...
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White House Historical Association discusses Jimmy Carter's legacy
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Inauguration and MLK Day overlap for the third time ever; When has this happened before?
For the third time in U.S. history, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day will both be held on the same day.
Betty Monkman, longtime curator of White House treasures, dies at 82
During 35 years under eight presidents, she was entrusted with the conservation and care of thousands of artistic and ...
Why Most U.S. Presidents Take the Oath of Office With a Hand on the Bible
Some presidents did not use a Bible to take the oath of office, including Theodore Roosevelt, who did not use anything when ...
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History and the holidays: How the official White House ornaments came to be | Opinion
The White House Historical Association, founded by Jacqueline Kennedy to promote the history of the executive mansion, answered the call. Since then, its yearly ornaments honoring American ...