Discover the intricacies of the relationship between Margaret Thatcher and Jimmy Carter during the turbulent times of 1979 in the United States. This blog post delves into their similarities and differences, their joint vision, and the significance of Thatcher's visit to the White House. Read on to learn more about the historical ties that bind the US and UK together and the subsequent impact of this...

Extremely rare old photo of the White House stables from the 1850s. Click on it for incredible details.

Check out the video of the landing tests they performed on the White House South Lawn in 1957.

A brazen daylight assassination attempt against President Truman took place right on Pennsylvania Avenue with a shootout in front of Blair House. It was carried out by militant Puerto Rican pro-independence activists. White House Police officer Leslie Coffelt, was killed protecting the President.

Doyle Allen Hicks wanted to warn President Kennedy of the coming communist takeover of the country. Find out what happened after he drove his truck through the White House gates.

In 1910, a British pilot landed his small biplane between the West Wing and the Old Executive Office Bulding. He stopped for lunch with some dignitaries and then took off. Read the incredible story.

Discover the history of the West Wing of the White House through a vintage photograph taken by William Henry Jackson shortly after its completion. Learn about the architecture and construction of this iconic wing of the White House, and gain a glimpse into its early years. Explore the Detroit Publishing Company photograph collection at the Library of Congress for more historical treasures.

Take a look at this unbelievable photo of the South Lawn of the White House during the Civil War. Unbelievably, there are people sitting on what appears to be a low stone wall on the south side of the White House. Take a look at this incredible photo from the National Archives.

This amazing old photo of the White House is from the 1880s. Take a look at this unique view of the President's Mansion from the south. Source: Library of Congress.

Take a look back in time with these incredible photos of the White House taken in 1950. Click the link to see more photos taken by my grandfather with a Leica 111c 35mm camera.

Take a look back in time with this cool old photo showing President Herbert Hoover with a large group of boys and girls at the White House. Source: Shorpy.

Explore these amazing engravings of the President's House and the Capitol Building following the Burning of Washington on August 24, 1814. The engravings were done by William Strickland and depict the destruction caused by the British attack and subsequent tornado.

This is an excellent view of the White House’s South Portico. Make sure you click on the image for a much larger version. South portico of the White House as seen through entrance from East Executive Ave., N.W. Source: Library of Congress

Here’s a photo we dug up at the Library of Congress, and it’s labeled as 1944 during the Easter Monday egg roll. Children and parents on lawn of the White House for Easter Monday egg roll Source: Library of Congress

Times sure were different. You’re never going to see something like this again, but at the time, the White House was fairly accessible. The photo below was taken in 1938 and shows two young girls playing on the bannister on the steps leading to the West Wing. Who are these girls? What are their names? And, what happened to them? This is a very important picture. Washington, D.C., Oct. 27....

Take a look at this amazing old photo of the White House in the late 19th century! Can anyone accurately date it? Also, does it look like an iPhone on its side?

Take a look at the White House conservatory in 1857, and get a glimpse into what life was like during the presidencies of James Buchanan and Franklin Pierce. The conservatory was eventually demolished to be replaced by the West Wing.

A stunning photograph of the North Portico of the White House after a winter snow in 1907. See the incredible picture and discover its history here!

Looking back 89 years, here's a photo taken on New Year's Day, 1925. It shows a group of military officers visiting the White House. Celebrate the new year with a glimpse of the past!

Flashback to August 14th, 1945 - Victory of Japan day and the final end of World War II. Read about the celebration that took place in front of the White House, in Lafayette Square, and the other regular happenings of the day.

Check out this fascinating photo of President Ford on August 10th, 1974 - the day after Nixon resigned. Is the expression on his face one of surprise or excitement? See the photo and find out!

On March 4th, 1917, the National Women's Party picketed the East Wing of the White House to demand the right to vote. Learn more about this historic moment in women's rights history.

In 1892, President Benjamin Harrison pushed to renovate the Executive Mansion to match the elegant standards of European castles. See the plans and model of what the White House might have looked like if it had been completed by the 100th anniversary of the cornerstone laying.

This is a great find. It shows the White House as viewed from the South Lawn before the Truman renovation. the White House Source: Charles W. Cushman Photograph Collection

This is amazing. Look how crisp the photo is. Click on it for a larger version. the White House in the 1890s Source: Library of Congress

Here’s a shot that’s probably impossible to get today — unless you’re flying on Marine One. aerial view of the White House looking north – 1990 Source: Library of Congress

Harry Truman proposed expanding the West Wing of the White House, but the plan was rejected. In response, he built the Truman Balcony on the south side of the building instead.

Take a look back at Washington before air conditioning and how the President's summer was made miserable by the heat. Learn more about the history of Washington DC before modern comfort.

Truman Reconstruction of the White House between 1949 and 1952. See exterior photos of the renovation project

Truman Reconstruction of the White House between 1949 and 1952. See interior photos of the renovation project