Harry S. Truman's "Little White House"
Since the creation of the American presidency, there have been presidential vacations. Early chief executives such as George Washington, John...
The Life of Eugene Allen: White House Worker - Photo 3
- Date of Work
- March 14, 1962
- Credit
- John F. Kennedy Presidential and Museum/NARA
The Life of Eugene Allen: White House Worker - Photo 3
Butler Eugene Allen is pictured to the right of this image at a reception hosted by President Kennedy for PT Boat Veterans in March 14, 1962 in the State Dining Room.
You Might Also Like
-
-
A Coolidge Christmas
In 1923 holiday anticipation grew among Washington residents, especially among the First Family. President Coolidge and First Lady Grace Coolidge awaited...
-
The United States Marine Band: John Philip Sousa
John Philip Sousa, Director (1880-1892), brought world fame to "The President's Own." While the organization was already considered a national...
-
Gingerbread Cottage Decorations and Preparations
Decorating Essentials Royal Icing with Egg Whites 4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted 2 egg whites, strained Couple of drops of lemon juice Pl...
-
The White House Social Secretary
The White House Historical Association began an oral history project in 2010 under the guidance of Maria Downs, the association’s pu...
-
The White House Collection: The Beaux Arts Furnishing of 1902
One of the principal goals that governed the architectural changes made to the White House in 1902 by McKim, Mead & Whi...
-
The President, the Press, and Proximity
The James S. Brady Press Briefing Room has been the on-grounds quarters for the White House correspondents and news photographers...
-
The Working White House: A Mirror - The 20th Century
Twentieth-century historical forces and social movements left their marks on the working White House. In 1900, nearly 87,000 inhabitants (almost a third...
-
The United States Marine Band: Hail to the Chief
Hail to the Chief, with its preceding fanfare Ruffles and Flourishes, is traditionally played to announce the arrival of the...
-
The Soldiers' Home: First Presidential Retreat
Leaving the White House during the summer is an old tradition of the presidents. Those with farms, such as Dwight...
-
Civil War Veterans Visit the White House
In May 1865, at the close of hostilities, a Grand Review throughout Washington, D.C., exhibited parading Union troops from the...
-
Hoover Easter Egg Rolls
The annual White House Easter egg roll was a well-established tradition when President Herbert Hoover took office, and the Hoovers...
