54 The First White House Guidebook: Mrs. Kennedy, National Geographic, and the White House Historical Association
The first White House guidebook was published in 1962 as collaboration between First Lady Jaqueline Kennedy, the new White House Historical Association, and the National Geographic Society. In this ep...
11 Mars 202137min
53 Conversations from White House History Happy Hour
In this first episode of 2021, White House Historical Association President Stewart D. McLaurin introduces the Association's popular virtual program History Happy Hour, and shares conversations with h...
29 Jan 202131min
52 A Tour of White House History with Michael Beschloss
In this final episode of 2020, White House Historical Association President Stewart D. McLaurin has a conversation with presidential historian Michael Beschloss. They discuss the 220 years of White Ho...
17 Dec 202045min
51 St. John's, the Church of the Presidents
Since the James Madison presidency, St. John's Church has been an important part of the life of Lafayette Square and of the nation at large. In this special Thanksgiving episode, White House Historica...
25 Nov 202035min
50 Special Episode: Reflections on the First 49 Episodes
For the past four years, the monthly 1600 Sessions podcast has told the story of the White House through conversations with historians and eyewitnesses to the history at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. In t...
12 Nov 202037min
49 Wine and the White House
Wine has a long and important history in the White House, playing a unique role in entertaining, public ceremonies, and even global diplomacy. In this episode, White House Historical Association Presi...
5 Okt 202047min
48 White House Transitions
The transfer of power from one administration to the next is a hallmark of American democracy, but it hasn't always been an orderly experience. In this episode, White House Historical Association Pres...
25 Sep 202053min
47 The Decorator-In-Chief
Every administration brings their own personality to the White House, particularly when it comes to the look and feel of the upstairs family quarters. In this episode, White House Historical Associati...
9 Sep 202052min
