Discover the forgotten state visit of Dr. Abdirashid Ali Shermarke, Prime Minister of the Somali Republic, to the White House on November 27th, 1962 - 361 days before Kennedy's assassination. View the rare film footage and the gift he gave the President!
Take a look back in time to January 2nd, 1922, when a line of people stretched up 17th St., across Pennsylvania Ave., and down the White House driveway. This is a snapshot of history!
Take a look at a Washington Post article from 1967 detailing the klutzy maneuvers of then-presidential candidate George Romney (father of current presidential candidate Mitt Romney) at the White House. Photos included!
Take a look at this amazing photo found in the National Archives. This smartly-dressed couple is riding an 1886-Model bicycle just south of the White House in Washington, D.C.
In 1897, a peculiar accident happened at the White House when a horse and carriage became frightened and dashed against the iron fence. Read the full story of the runaway horse and carriage of 1897!
President Taft was a huge advocate for automobiles, so much so that he was given a budget of $12,000 to invest in both automobiles as well as a building to house them. Read about the dismantling of the White House stables and President Taft's investment in automobiles.
If you know off the top of your head who POTUS 25 is, you are an über history geek! Take the quiz and enjoy the Library of Congress photos below. Test your knowledge now!
Teddy Roosevelt moved into the White House and made some changes to the Executive Mansion that rocked the boat. Read on to learn about the changes to the White House and the impact they had on the nation!
Discover an amazing old photograph of the White House taken by John Plumbe, Jr. in 1846. It was taken during the winter, when James K. Polk was the 11th President of the United States. Look closely and you'll notice the top floor and Truman balcony are not there!
Relive the 1929 Inauguration of Herbert Hoover with this unforgettable silent film. See outgoing President Calvin Coolidge, Supreme Court members, and the grand parade celebrating the incoming president.
