At the White House there are many traditions and customs that Americans have grown to cherish. For Mrs. Trump, one of the newer traditions she has instituted is honoring the White House Historical Association. The White House Historical Association was founded in 1961 by First Lady Jackie Kennedy. For the third year, Mrs. Trump has… Read More
President and First Lady Trump celebrated the 141st year of one of the White House’s most celebrated traditions, the annual Easter Egg Roll. Held on the South Lawn for nearly 30,000 people from all over the country, this turned out to be a picture perfect day. The guests were entertained by music from several U.S.… Read More
The tradition of lighting the National Christmas Tree dates back to 1923 with President Calvin Coolidge, and tonight President and Mrs. Trump continue that tradition in President’s Park just outside the White House grounds in the Ellipse. In conjunction with the National Parks Service and National Parks Foundation, the annual event drew thousands of… Read More
Irvin Williams, White House executive grounds superintendent, in 2004. (Tina Hager/George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum) When many people think of who is behind the world famous White House Rose Garden most think of former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy or Bunny Mellon. It was during the Kennedy Administration that the garden really took prominence… Read More
President and Mrs. Trump continued the tradition of hosting families at the White House on the South Lawn for Halloween. The First Lady invited hundreds of military families and local school children, and their parents, dressed as witches, goblins, storm troopers and more, lined up at the White House for trick or treating with the… Read More
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