President grover cleveland married frances folsom in the room on june 2, 1886, the only wedding of a president and first lady in. The president uses the blue room to receive many of his guests, from foreign heads of state to members of congress. Grover cleveland, the 22nd president at the time, married frances folsom. The white house historical association is a nonprofit organization, chartered on november 3, 1961, to enhance understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the historic white house. It sits directly opposite the front door and entra. The white house is the official residence and workplace of the president of the united states.
The blue room is one of three state parlors on the first floor in the white house, the residence of the president of the united states. The obama familys stylish home inside the white house. Trump, presidential, white house, diplomatic, air force one, military, washington d. It is a common place for the president to recieve guests. History of white house china patterns obama white house china. This includes 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 8. As the white house readies for the annual easter egg roll, learn how a group of hardboiled congressmen literally protecting their. This ornament is designed to illustrate three significant changes made by president truman during his administration, one to the presidential seal, and two to the white h. Records of the white house office national archives. Kennedy, the first lady above, in 1961 set about renovating the private quarters. Typically, flowers are a tradition to be put all over the blue room. An oval portico with curving stairs that descended. Official 2018 white house christmas ornament white house.
Heres what the white house looked like when jackie kennedy. The sapphire blue fabric used for the draperies and furniture covering is similar in color to fabric used in. The cleveland wedding, june 2, 1886, took place in the blue room, with most of the furniture removed and replaced with potted palms and other plants and flowers from the white house conservatory. Soon after her arrival at the white house as the wife of 35th president john f. The room had cream silk wall coverings, blue silk draperies and gold paneling. While researching the history of the white house in early january 1961, she came across a 1946 french magazine article. An artist visits the white house past from its construction in 1792, until the 1902 renovation that shaped the modern identity and functions of the interior of the white house, the fourteen paintings of this series examine the history of a national icon. The first familys private dining room is known variously as the presidents dining room or family residence dining room but should not be confused with the presidents dining room in the west wing, which is also sometimes called the oval office dining room and is sometimes actually a study, or with the family dining room on the first floor of the residence. President jefferson also opened the house for public tours, and it has remained open, except during wartime, ever since.
Oct 31, 20 the massive room that replaced the insides of the white house was 168ft east to west, 82ft across and 80ft up. The words, seal of the president of the united states surround the seal on a tan field. Blue room, white house summary photograph showing furnishings in the white house blue room during theodore roosevelts administration. The first official white house china set was actually made in paris in 1817, but began the traditional of prominently featuring the national symbol of the eagle. This bedroom is not the white house master bedroom. The situation room, officially known as the john f.
Louis comfort tiffany and his consortium, associated artists, in 1882 gave modern decor to the blue room for president arthur, as a feature of their white house project. Through fascinating behindthescenes glimpses of the white house captured in more than 200 photographs, many of which were taken specifically for the book, and unprecendented personal interviews with the staff so that their faces and voices could be brought to life, weaved together with an engaging narrative that leads the reader through the. The white house, the official residence of the president, is at 1600 pennsylvania avenue in washington, dc 20500. The room is used for receptions and receiving lines and is occasionally set for small dinners. The term white house is often used as a metonym for the president and his advisers the residence was designed by irishborn. Architect james hobans plan for the white house, 1792 the blue room is a reception room and state parlor and perhaps the most important among the state rooms on the main floor of the white house. A timeline of white house christmas decorations through the years. Latest news read the latest blog posts from 1600 pennsylvania ave. Heres what the white house looked like when jackie. The white house historical association was established in 1961 for the publication of the guidebook and to oversee public programs involving the white house. The presidential mansion, known all over the country as the white house, is on pennsylvania avenue, at a distance of over a mile west of the capitol. The red room of the white house is located next to the blue room and the room has functioned as a parlor, a music room and a room for small dinner parties.
We are taking a break from blue and white home for now, but hope to return to publishing at a future date. For over 30 years white mountain puzzles has offered the best jigsaw puzzles for adults, kids and families. Since the time of president thomas jefferson, this oval room has been used for receptions. The 50 stars on a field of deep blue circle the eagle and represent the 50 states. In it are white clouds, white stars and many tiny stars. Video gallery watch behindthescenes videos and more.
Blue room art and furnishings welcome to the white house. The first family is celebrating their third christmas in the white house. She also reveals how she has used blue and white to magnificent effect outdoors in connecticut around her pool and in her gardensand even how she used the. The term white house is often used as a metonym for the president and his advisers. For the south wall of the blue room, he designed french doors flanked by long windows. The sandstone walls werent painted white until the white house was reconstructed after the british fires. Home and office to the president of the united states of america.
The white house gardener spent hours on june 2, 1886 decorating the tables with hundreds of potted plants and swags of greenery. Over the years, the blue rooms oval shape and breathtaking view of the south lawn of the. Centrally located on the state floor and used for official entertaining, intimate teas and gatherings, and the reception of diplomats, the red room, blue room, and green room are distinguished. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading fear. Over the last 226 years it has been renovated, had extensions built and even been burnt down, so its. May 04, 2015 the first official white house china set was actually made in paris in 1817, but began the traditional of prominently featuring the national symbol of the eagle. Trump in the white house kindle edition by woodward, bob. The historic furniture in the blue room was purchased. The white house pastry team carefully constructed this masterpiece out of 200 lbs. White mountain puzzles americas favorite jigsaw puzzles. Jul 03, 2017 the obama familys stylish home inside the white house. First lady melania trump unveils christmas at the white house. His most recent major work has been the publication of his book the black history of the white house.
American presidents, american history, us white house, american. Truman, the thirtythird president of the united states. White house makes patriotism theme of christmas fox news. Secret service members are stationed in each room and are available to answer questions about the history and architecture of each room. Mar 25, 2016 a brief history of the white house easter egg roll. In addition, he welcomed visitors to annual receptions on new years day and on the fourth of. Although the kennedy restoration abruptly ended with the presidents death in november 1963, most of the state rooms on the ground and first floors were complete. A lot of people dont realize that this information is public. The incredible history of jackie kennedys decorating of the white. Today it is used on all correspondence from the president and as a symbol of the presidency. Lincoln admired jackson, kennedy said in the televised jackie white house tour, and the portrait was placed in the lincoln bedroom in the spot where it previously hung. Blue room by white house historical association issuu. The white house is full of lots of interesting rooms.
Search whha start typing and then listen for common searches like yours. Photos view the photo of the day and other galleries. Originally decorated in red, blue was selected as the color for the drapes, upholstery, and carpet during an 1837 refurbishing under president martin. Journal of the white house historical association published twice a year, containing articles of interest on the white house and its. Live events tune in to white house events and statements as they happen. Blue room hardcover january 1, 2010 by white house historical association author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Thank you for reading, commenting, and engaging with us for the last 3 years.
Welcome to white house high school, home of the blue devils. Please join me as we take a walk through the different rooms and what they are. That is big enough to lay the statue of liberty down on her back and have 17ft to spare. The north and south porticos are constructed with red seneca sandstone from maryland. The blue room collection the white house historical. Heres the one trick to making wood look old if you want to add some age to your. The 1864 strangers guide book to washington city reported. The main building office will be open on monday thru thursday from 9am 1pm during the month of may. There is also very unique furniture in the blue room. The building is of freestone, painted white, and was erected after a plan of the architect hoban, and its erection was. The first family celebrated their third christmas in the white house. Designed by james hoban, the white house has 2 rooms, 35 bathrooms and 6 levels in the residence. Jackie went on to have a book produced about the white house, called the. Nov 26, 2018 dallas star larry hagman dressed up as santa for the christmas tour of the white house when nancy reagan chose an oldfashioned turn of the century christmas for the blue room theme.
Construction on the white house began in the 1790s. The blue room in 1995, looking west white house historical association. Aug 22, 2019 the white house is made of graycolored sandstone from a quarry in aquia, virginia. Blue room white house news newspapers books scholar jstor august 2009. History of the white house scholastic books for kids. It is located at 1600 pennsylvania avenue nw in washington, d. History of white house china patterns obama white house. The room is approximately 28 feet by 22 feet and there are six doors that lead to the cross hall, the blue room, the state dining room and the south. For more than 30 years, lusane has written about and been active in national and international antiracism politics, globalization, u. Where history lives, the blue room of the white house. The blue rooms oval shape was inspired by george washington, who hosted formal receptions in a bowended room in his home in philadelphia when he was. The diplomatic reception room is one of three oval rooms in the executive residence of the white house, the official home of the president of the united states.
This years theme, the spirit of america, is a tribute to the traditions, customs, and history that make our. The diplomatic reception room around 1963 white house historical association the blue room before and after renovation truman library and kennedy library the green room after the kennedy refurbishing, circa 1963 national geographic as public service the red room before and after renovation truman library and kennedy library. Public tours of the white house include the public rooms in the east wing, which includes the blue room, red room and green room. The blue room is located in the center of the state floor of the white house. The white house historical association has just released, presidential sites, the 50th edition of the newly named white house history. The white house library contains 2,700 books depicting american history and culture. In a passion for blue and white, carolyne roehm takes us inside her homes including her former piedaterre in paris in neverbeforeseen photographs of these stunning rooms. President barack obama and first lady michelle obama greet 106yearold virginia mclaurin during a photo line in the blue room of the white house prior to a reception celebrating african american history month, feb. It is located on the ground floor and is used as an entrance from the south lawn, and a reception room for foreign ambassadors to present their credentials, a ceremony formerly conducted in the blue room.
For 70 years the white house gift shop is the authentic place for president donald j. The white house historical association is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1961 by first lady jacqueline kennedy with a mission to protect, preserve, and provide public access to the rich history of americas executive mansion. Tulips, orchids and white narcissus filled the blue room like a fragrant perfume on a very special day in 1886. It survived a fire at the hands of the british in 1814 during the war of 1812, and another fire in the west wing in 1929 while herbert hoover was president.
This piece in the collection is the the blue room and is made in the usa with 24. The blue room, with its new carpet, circa 1995 white house. The presidential nominee has a jekyll and hyde personality that left white house staffers scared stiff of her explosive outbursts, an exsecret service officer claims in a scathing new tell. Tiffanys decor of 1882 lingers in a blended ensemble, aesthetic style coloring all meant to be seen at its best by gaslight. The blue room has been the traditional place for presidents to. About our books the white house historical association published its first book, the white house. It takes 570 gallons of white paint to cover the entire white house. The design appears to have been influenced by leinster house, dublin, and james gibbs book of architecture. The blue room with the yellow oval room above and the diplomatic reception room below it, form the most elegant space of james hobans plans for the. The incredible history of jackie kennedys decorating of the. The blue room in 2000 white house historical association.
The untold story of african american slaves in the white house offers new insight into lives of these men and women who lived in bondage in the white house. The black history of the white house by clarence lusane. The blue room is one of three state parlors on the first floor in the white house, the residence. There, alongside a stately early19thcentury mahogany dining table and a. The blue room is the center of the state floor of the white house.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The site, covering about 18 acres, was selected by president washington and city planner pierre charles lenfant, and the architect was james hoban. Collections the white house historical association. This includes 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases. Hillary clinton planning changes, circa 1994, while chief usher gary walters holds a sample at the window white house. Surprising secrets hidden inside the white house youtube. A renovation and refurbishing of the blue room was initiated in the early 1990s by the committee for the preservation of the white house and completed in mid1995. The white house historical associations 2018 white house christmas ornament honors harry s. His latest book is the black history of the white house, and it takes a close look at the history of the white house from an africanamerican perspective. It is oval shaped, and it has an amazing view of the south lawn. Dec 23, 2016 kids learn about famous white house rooms, books and fun.
Over the years, the blue rooms oval shape and breathtaking view of the south lawn of the white house has captivated many visitors. Contributor names clinedinst, barnett mcfee, 18621953, photographer. Shareworthy check out the most popular infographics and videos. We have loved sharing our passion for blue and white interior design with you. Blue room scarf the white house historical association. The incredible history of jackie kennedys decorating of. The white house has a unique and fascinating history. It is run by the national security council staff for the use of the president of the united states and his advisors including the. Jan 19, 2018 the white house is full of lots of interesting rooms. The blue room with the yellow oval room above and the diplomatic reception room below it, form the most elegant space of james hobans plans for the white house.
1334 927 1184 119 672 783 441 607 1026 206 1269 1187 37 12 890 1284 285 797 724 1046 1246 631 451 51 1106 1280 311 1113 74 458 1132 245 24 510 222 14 1455 1420 1233 1348 135 58 554