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White House History

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White House History

@WhiteHouseHstry

Founded in 1961 by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, the WHHA is the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization entrusted with preserving and sharing White House history.

Washington, DC

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Joined January 2010

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Jan 7
Introducing The Official Commemorative Ornament of America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration. Created in partnership with @America250, this keepsake ornament is an addition to our celebrated Official White House Ornament collection and serves as the Official 2026 White House
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Aug 4, 2025
Happy birthday to our 44th president, Barack Obama (2009-2017), born on this day in 1961. whitehousehistory.org/bios/barack-ob…
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Mar 27, 2020
Our #WHExperience app is one of many #DistanceLearning resources we‘re offering during this difficult time. Visit our website for classroom resource packets, reading lists, educational videos, historical essays, curated collections, & our Digital Library:
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Mar 27, 2020
If you love history, use your free time at home-while safely practicing social distancing-to explore the @WhiteHouse. You can take a fun & interactive tour & experience the historic rooms, grounds & gardens. Download the “WHExperience” in the App Store & enjoy your virtual visit!
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White House History
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May 29, 2023
Happy Birthday to John F. Kennedy, our 35th president (1961-1963), born on this day in 1917. whitehousehistory.org/bios/john-kenn…
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Jul 6, 2024
Happy Birthday to George W. Bush, our 43rd president (2001-2009), born on this day in 1946. whitehousehistory.org/bios/george-w-…
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Sep 18, 2019
Great @AP article on @FLOTUS's work with us protecting and preserving the White House! Read about a few of our recent projects in the Blue, Green, and Diplomatic Reception Rooms. Thanks @dsupervilleap! apnews.com/e9ae5115117c49…
White House History
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May 29, 2021
Happy Birthday to John F. Kennedy, our 35th president (1961-1963), born today in 1917. whitehousehistory.org/bios/john-kenn…
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Dec 29, 2024
President Jimmy Carter (James Earl Carter, Jr.) passed away today at the age of 100. We join the nation in remembrance of the determination, commitment, and leadership he brought to his role as 39th President of the United States. whitehousehistory.org/press-room/pre…
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Feb 6, 2025
Happy birthday to our 40th president, Ronald Reagan (1981-1989), born on this day in 1911. whitehousehistory.org/bios/ronald-re…
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Jul 6, 2025
Happy Birthday to George W. Bush, our 43rd president (2001-2009), born on this day in 1946. whitehousehistory.org/bios/george-w-…
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Oct 27, 2019
Happy birthday to our 26th president, Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909), born on this day in 1858. whitehousehistory.org/bios/theodore-…
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Oct 1, 2024
Happy 100th birthday to President Jimmy Carter (1977-1981) born on this day in 1924. whitehousehistory.org/bios/jimmy-car…
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Jan 20, 2021
Joe Biden is sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts using the same family Bible that he used for his Senate swearing-in in 1973, and his swearings-in as vice president in 2009 and 2013. (1/15) Image Credit: The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.
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Aug 22, 2024
Have you ever wondered what an empty Oval Office looked like? Well, look no further! Tina Hagerman captured this 2001 photograph of an empty Oval Office in the midst of renovations during President George W. Bush’s time at the White House.
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