The White House Historical Association is a private, nonprofit, educational organization with a mission to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the Executive Mansion. Our Story; Historic Decatur House; The David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History

Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament. These unique collectibles — honoring individual presidents or specific White House anniversaries — have become part of the holiday tradition for millions of American families.

The White House Historical Association is a private, nonprofit, educational organization with a mission to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the Executive Mansion. Our Story; Historic Decatur House; The David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History

Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament. These unique collectibles — honoring individual presidents or specific White House anniversaries — have become part of the holiday tradition for millions of American families.

The White House Historical Association joins the nation in remembrance of President Jimmy Carter (James Earl Carter, Jr.) and the determination, commitment, and leadership he brought to his role as the 39th President of the United States.

George Washington never lived in the White House, but portraits of him and objects with his likeness are abundant in the mansion. The first president was revered during his lifetime, and after his death in 1799 a wide variety of commemorative objects were made with his likeness—sym­bols not only of the man esteemed by his fellow citizens ...

The style of dress for Caroling George Washington was taken from the famous painting of Washington crossing the Delaware on Christmas Eve, 1776. The General is holding a riding crop, echoing Thomas Jefferson's statement that Washington was "The best horseman of his age, and the most graceful figure that could be seen on horseback."

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Houdon's original work, a full-length sculpture in the Virginia state capitol, is considered by many historians to be among the most true to life renderings of President Washington. A replica of the sculpture made by Jean-Antoine Houdon in 1785 as part …

On February 22, 1732, George was born to Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. He spent most of his childhood at Ferry Farm on the Rappahannock River. All of the...