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From Executive Mansion to the People’s House: A History of the White House
- Dates: Thursday Dec 11, 18, and Tuesday Dec 23
- Time: 10:30 pm to 12:00pm EST
- This set of three lectures explores one of the most remarkable houses in America: the White House. From the time of Abigail Adams hanging laundry in the East Room to substantial renovations during the times of Teddy Roosevelt and Harry Truman, this house has seen key moments of celebration, suffering and key episodes of tumult. We will explore historic moments such as the burning of the White House in 1814, its trashing at Andrew Jackson’s inauguration, the creation of the Oval Office in 1909, Edith Wilson’s governing for her husband in 1920, Winston Churchill’s colorful week-long stay in 1940, and recent efforts at renovation. From the President’s house to the center of global politics and trade, the building has changed and adapted as the presidency and the United States itself has changed and transformed.