White House Historical Association

Since 1981, the White House Historical Association has honored the American presidency with the Official White House Christmas Ornament. Our President, Stewart D. McLaurin, chatted with The Associated Press News about this year's ornament, which honors the life, legacy, and presidency of Jimmy Carter — the first living former president to be honored with his own ornament. Hear more about President Carter's response when he was presented with the Official 2024 White House Christmas Ornament: https://lnkd.in/gcQ89fhv   Purchase the Official 2024 White House Christmas Ornament today:https://lnkd.in/gEbVFFaS

This morning, the TODAY show spotlighted the Official 2024 White House Christmas Ornament featuring President Jimmy Carter. Sheinelle Jones, Craig Melvin, and Dylan Dreyer highlighted President Carter’s naval service, as reflected in the ornament’s anchor shape, as well as his commitment to peacemaking and his Georgia roots. Check out the ornament for yourself, and add one to your tree just in time for Christmas: https://lnkd.in/g-VMZC6Y

It’s amazing how much history you can hang on the branch of a tree. Since the early 80s, our annual White House Christmas Ornaments have allowed anyone from across the country and around the world to showcase treasures of presidential history and American pride. From the first ornament in 1981 to this year’s edition honoring Navy veteran President Jimmy Carter, these hand-crafted ornaments are a time-honored tradition, bringing history to life one president and one milestone at a time. Learn about this American holiday tradition in the latest USA Today Opinion column by White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin: https://lnkd.in/eTMVeGfx Images: Peggy Cormary Photography for the White House Historical Association White House Historical Association David Wiegold for the White House Historical Association

First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy founded the White House Historical Association over 60 years ago, famously saying “The White House belongs to the American people.” The Association’s mission has been clear since day one: preserving, protecting, and providing public access to White House history. That mission continues through The People's House: A White House Experience at 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue - a block away from the White House - in Washington, D.C. In this episode of the White House 1600 Sessions, Stewart D. McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, describes how The People’s House evolved from concept to concrete slabs to an experience full of cutting-edge technology. So please listen and watch to learn more about The People’s House: A White House Experience, and then reserve your free pass to see it yourself next time you’re in the nation’s capital. Plan your visit today at: thepeopleshouse.org. Check out the White House 1600 Sessions podcast on our website: https://lnkd.in/gCY-Dh5P

In the upcoming podcast episode of the White House 1600 Sessions, Stewart D. McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, speaks about The People's House: A White House Experience. Each interactive exhibit and gallery were created to be the best in technology and design. Stay tuned for the new episode on Monday (12/9) to learn more about downtown D.C.s hottest new experience. https://lnkd.in/gRHvhM4G

Double your impact this #GivingTuesday! White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin shares how, thanks to a generous donor, your donation will be matched up to our $15,000 goal. This is a unique opportunity to help preserve the White House and its remarkable history for generations to come. Make your tax-deductible gift today: https://lnkd.in/g8NPusVY

Today, the White House Historical Association released “Inaugural Traditions” the 75th issue of the White House History Quarterly. This milestone seventy-fifth issue continues what our magazine has done since 1983—open the doors of the White House to the American people. With this issue of the Quarterly, as Inauguration Day 2025 approaches, we take a look at the decisions that make and break traditions. Whether changed or observed, traditions make history each Inauguration Day. Every decision a president makes on this transformational day—every hat and coat, every time and place, every oath and address, every Oval Office furnishing, every greeting or good-bye, and nearly every footstep taken—will be documented, analyzed, and incorporated into presidential history. Get your copy and learn more today! https://lnkd.in/e5SpCjbr

The White House showcases the very best of American culinary arts, whether it's providing the president some much needed nourishment after a long day or using a meal as a diplomatic tool between two nations. White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford spent almost 30 years working in the White House kitchens before retiring in July 2024. In this episode of the White House 1600 Sessions, Stewart D. McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, spoke with Chef Comerford about growing up in the Philippines, falling in love with cooking, and becoming a U.S. citizen who never dreamed one day she would cook at the most famous address in America. Hear about what it takes to put on a state dinner, which president has his own chili recipe, and much more about cooking at the White House in this special 100th episode of the White House 1600 Sessions. https://lnkd.in/gNTzAHN8

Our 100th episode of The White House 1600 Sessions comes out Wednesday, November 13th. Association President Stewart D. McLaurin is joined by Former White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford, who spent nearly 30 years working in the White House kitchen through the Clinton, George W. Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations before retiring in July 2024. Tune in Wednesday to learn about what it takes to put on a state dinner and which president has his own chili recipe. And never miss an episode by subscribing to The White House 1600 Sessions on your favorite podcast provider and follow the White House Historical Association on YouTube!