The White House 1600 Sessions

Stewart McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, sets the stage for what traditionally takes place on Inauguration Day, and previews the next season of The White House 1600 Sessi...

17 Jan 20253min

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 cle...

9 Dec 202415min

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 n...

13 Nov 202442min

Given how things started almost 250 years ago between the United States and King George III, the history of diplomacy and friendship between the White House and Queen Elizabeth II is quite remarkable....

17 Okt 202450min

In his latest book "The Highest Calling: Conversations on the American Presidency," David Rubenstein, renowned financier, philanthropist, and host of PBS's History with David Rubenstein, takes a fresh...

25 Sep 202437min

From podium plaques and flags to the doors of the presidential limo and Air Force One, it is always present: fifty stars encircling an eagle whose talons hold bundles of olive branches and arrows, and...

20 Aug 202449min

Blair House, known as the president's guest house, is located mere steps from the White House. 2024 marks the bicentennial of the building of Blair House, which for 200 years has been a quiet but inte...

30 Juli 20241h 2min

President of the United States and Commander in Chief are titles that only 45 unique men over 46 presidencies have carried since the office was established in 1789. It is a role that is continually be...

11 Juni 202443min