The President's House: A History
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SKU: 516
Size: Slipcase: 5”w x 6 ½"d x 9 ¾"h ; 1350 pages, 2-volume set
This compelling book presented in two elegant volumes chronicles both the unique continuum of the White House through American history and the human story of the White House as home to the presidents and their families.
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This compelling book presented in two elegant volumes chronicles both the unique continuum of the White House through American history and the human story of the White House as home to the presidents and their families. From President George Washington through President George H. W. Bush, the reader experiences the many colorful facets of life in the seat of presidential power: the etiquette, politics, architecture, décor, landscaping, cuisine, and more. A winner of five national awards, this is a treasury of the people, the plans, and the purposes that have shaped the White House from the very beginning. By William Seale.
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Awards:
Eric Hoffer Award for Independent Books Awards Winner
National Indie Excellence Awards Winner
Printing & Graphics Association MidAtlantic Awards Winner
Benjamin Franklin Awards Winner
USA Book News National Best Book Awards Winner
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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.