Designing History: The Extraordinary Art & Style of the Obama White House
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SKU: 001685
Size: 9¼" by 11½", 304 pages
This book documents author Michael Smith's extraordinary collaboration with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, including a forward written by Michelle Obama.
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This book documents author Michael Smith's extraordinary collaboration with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, including a foreward written by Michelle Obama. Through extensive photography, behind-the-scenes stories, and rich archival material, the book places Obama White House within the context of the building's storied past and its evolution over the past two centuries. The book beautifully documents the process of updating the country's most symbolic residence, revealing how Smith's collaboration on the decoration, showcasing of artworks, and style of entertaining reflected the youthful spirit of the First Family and their vision for America.
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About the White House Historical Association
Founded in 1961 by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, the White House Historical Association is the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization entrusted with preserving and sharing the history of the White House. The Association is able to fulfill its mission to share White House history through the support of private philanthropy and the sale of our educational books and products. As a continuation of our education mission, the Association also operates The People’s House: A White House Experience, a free, immersive, educational museum in Washington, D.C., which welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.