50 years ago, our borders were not locked down because of a mysterious virus and our country was receiving heads of state and royal guests because social diplomacy was and still is critically important to the United States. In July of 1970, America welcomed Prince Charles for his first Official Visit to the White House.… Read More
Fifty Years Ago: Upstairs at theWhite House with Tricia NixonBy; Jennifer B. Pickens Today marks the 50th anniversary of the 60 Minutes program Upstairs at the White House. The televised tour was first time that cameras were permitted upstairs for a view of the First Family’s living quarters. The tour was led by First Daughter Tricia Nixon, another… Read More
Excited to join Washington Post writer Jura Koncius tomorrow to discuss White House traditions, entertaining, and more! It is at 10 a.m. CST! Go to https://live.washingtonpost.com/home-front-20200521.html to submit your question now. Looking forward to seeing you online tomorrow!… Read More
As we mark the 30th anniversary of the falling of the Berlin Wall on Saturday and President Reagan’s now iconic words, “Mr. Gorbachev tear down this wall”- It is important to remember the collapse of the Soviet Union did not happen overnight or just with that powerful speech. Behind the scenes the Reagans were also… Read More
The architecture of the White House has always made it an ideal mansion for Halloween and this year was no exception. Administrations have celebrated the holiday both publicly and privately. President and Mrs. Trump again welcomed military families and local schoolchildren with their parents tonight. Mrs. Trump again insured the White House was trimmed perfectly for the occasion… Read More
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