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.
A photograph of President Gerald Ford taken on August 10th, 1974, the day after Nixon resigned. Ford’s expression captures the weight of the moment.
Caroline Harrison set her own deadline. October 13, 1892, the cornerstone centennial. Fred D. Owen drew the plans. She missed dedication day by twelve.
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
Take a rare look at the White House from Marine One flight with this aerial view of the White House looking north
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.
A leg of Margaret Truman’s piano fell through the White House floor in 1948. By 1952 the interior had been gutted and rebuilt.
