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 rare glimpse at the White House as viewed from the South Lawn before the Truman renovation. Check out this amazing photo from the Charles W. Cushman Photograph Collection.
Take a trip back in time and explore the White House in the 1890s with this crisp and clear photo. Click to see the larger version! Source: Library of Congress.
Take a rare look at the White House from Marine One flight with this aerial view of the White House looking north. 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
