On January 20, 1977, Jimmy Carter was inaugurated as the thirty-ninth president of the United States. During his time in the White House (1977–81), President Carter made many decisions guided by his fundamental commitment to peace and democratic values, emphasizing human and civil rights above all else.

The White House Historical Association is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1961 by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy with a mission to protect, preserve, and provide public access to the rich history of America’s Executive Mansion.

Presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson took immense pride in their horses and bred them to improve the bloodlines of saddle, work, carriage and racehorses. Early presidents loved horse racing, the most popular sport in America at …

The association’s current president, Stewart McLaurin, has served since 2014, [31] focused on expanding its audiences, educational programming, development base and impact. He is the author of James Hoban: Designer and Builder of the White House. [32]

Sep 17, 1978 · Search our site by some of the most popular White House history subjects. Slavery in the President's Neighborhood Stories of Slavery & Freedom Presidents Learn about Presidents

The biography for President Washington and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association. On April 30, 1789, George Washington, standing on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York, took his oath of office as the first President of the United States. “As the first of every thing, in our situation will ...

The biography for President Bush and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association. George H. W. Bush, as the 41st President (1989-1993), brought to the White House a dedication to traditional American values and a determination to direct them toward making the United States “a kinder and gentler nation” in the face of a dramatically changing world.

Jan 18, 2018 · The White House is both office and home for the president of the United States. It is the scene of nearly all the official activities of each administration and the setting for the...

Jan 20, 2025 · The President, First Lady, Vice President, and Second Gentleman celebrate Women’s History Month at a reception at the White House. March 24, 2023 Mar 24 2023 President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visit Canada to …

The extraordinary paintings in this book, published by the White House Historical Association, line the walls of the White House. They remind all who live there of their distinguished...