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Historians discussed the early history of the White House and the presidency. Among the topics they addressed were the election of 1800 and it relevance to American politics, life and work i…

As part of a symposium to mark the 200th anniversary of the White House, historians spoke about the White House during the Civil War. Among the topics they addressed were the physical look a…

Lindy Boggs moderated this forum on changes in Congress since World War II. They discussed changes due to world, national, and local events and what the results have been. The U.S. Capitol H…

As part of a symposium marking the 200th anniversary of the White House, historians and others spoke about the early history of the White House and its inhabitants. Among the topics addresse…

Time Magazine Columnist Hugh Sidey spoke about the evolution of the presidency over his long career in journalism. He examined the idea that many presidents who led the country during troubl…

President Bill Clinton unveiled the official White House portraits of former President George H.W. Bush and former First Lady Barbara Bush.

First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton and others spoke at a ceremony officially opening the White House visitor center. Located in the Commerce Department, the center will provide visitor inform…