The Official Commemorative Ornament of America’s 250th Anniversary
Rocco Celebrates America's 250th Birthday at the White House!
Fifth grade student and popular award-winning children's book author Rocco Smirne is back with a new title: Rocco Celebrates America's 250th Birthday at the White House. "Like the birthdays we celebrate for ourselves, some birthdays are extra special," observes Stewart D. McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association. "With this book Rocco Smirne celebrates America’s extra special 250th birthday as he shows us that 250 years of America’s history can be found in the halls and collections of the White House."
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Declaration Cellars 1600 Club
The White House Historical Association and Declaration Cellars have partnered to launch an exclusive premium wine collection and the 1600 Club, a members-only subscription wine club, created to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary. Available exclusively at the link below on the Declaration Cellars website, the collection offers consumers a distinctive opportunity to experience exceptional wines inspired by the history, traditions, and enduring spirit of the White House.
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Founded in 1961 by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, the White House Historical Association is the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization entrusted with preserving and sharing White House history. The Association is able to fulfill its mission through the sale of our educational books and products and the support of private philanthropy.
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