The White House

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William Allman

Q and A With William G. Allman

The curator of the White House talks about the history of the President's mansion and how to protect the collections from tipsy visitors
December 2011 | By Megan Gambino

Dolley Madison rescue of George Washington portrait

How Dolley Madison Saved the Day

As invading British troops approached in August 1814, the first lady coolly took command of the White House
March 2010 | By Thomas Fleming

The White House

Decorating the White House with Smithsonian Art

Continuing a Washington tradition, the Obamas selected artwork from the Smithsonian collections to hang in their historic home
August 04, 2009 | By Abby Callard

Laddie Boy with silver portrait

The White House’s First Celebrity Dog

Bo, the Obama’s First Pooch, has a legacy to live up to in Laddie Boy, the family pet of President Harding
January 22, 2009 | By Diane Tedeschi

Presidential Designs

Re-created at the Smithsonian, the White House's Cross Hall tells a tale of changing styles
November 2000 | By Valerie Jablow


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