The History of the White House

White House, Smithsonian

New White House webpage rewrites history of Jan. 6 Capitol riot and 2020 election

A new webpage under the official whitehouse.gov domain, rolled out five years after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, rewrites the history of the attack on the Capitol that took place as Congress was af...

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Today is the Smithsonian's deadline to give thousands of documents to the White House

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The Smithsonian faces White House deadline today—here’s how Black history could be at risk

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For the Smithsonian, Trump’s Deadline Is Passed and the Pressure Is On

The Smithsonian Institution raced to meet a Tuesday deadline set by the White House to share records about its operations and exhibits, but the upload only raises bigger questions about what President...

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Smithsonian responds to White House pressure by handing over more plans on its exhibits

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Smithsonian hands over documents as its leader tries to balance ‘principle and pragmatism’ in facing White House demands

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A Timeline of Donald Trump's Shocking Changes to the White House Since He Took Office in January

President Trump has made changes to historical elements of the White House, such as the Rose Garden, the Cabinet Room and most recently, the East Wing, which was completely demolished in October 2025.

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Presidential historian shares White House Christmas experience at Hoyt Library

Presidential historian Dr. Larry Cook shared a festive photo display at the Hoyt Library on Monday evening during his presentation titled Christmas at the White

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What I Witnessed Working In the White House for 37 Years

From 1970 to 2007, I was honored to serve seven presidents and their families, witnessing life as lived in the White House from a vantage point few have experienced, behind the scenes.