On January 20, 1977, Jimmy Carter was inaugurated as the thirty-ninth president of the United States. During his time in the White House (1977–81), President Carter made many decisions guided by his fundamental commitment to peace and democratic values, emphasizing human and civil rights above all else.

The White House Historical Association is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1961 by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy with a mission to protect, preserve, and provide public access to the rich history of America’s Executive Mansion.

From President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Indian Reorganization Act in 1934 to the codification of termination policy in the 1950s to President Nixon’s era of self-determination, major shifts in federal Indian policy took shape throughout the 1900s.

The association’s current president, Stewart McLaurin, has served since 2014, [31] focused on expanding its audiences, educational programming, development base and impact. He is the author of James Hoban: Designer and Builder of the White House. [32]

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The biography for President Washington and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association. On April 30, 1789, George Washington, standing on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York, took his oath of office as the first President of the United States. “As the first of every thing, in our situation will ...

This is historical material “frozen in time”. The website is no longer updated and links to external websites and some internal pages may not work. ... The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20500 Presidents Learn more about the Presidents of the United States. Home; About The White House ... The 22nd and 24th President of ...

The biography for President Bush and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association. George H. W. Bush, as the 41st President (1989-1993), brought to the White House a dedication to traditional American values and a determination to direct them toward making the United States “a kinder and gentler nation” in the face of a dramatically changing world.

Dec 16, 2020 · As the official workplace and executive residence of the president of the United States, the White House stands as one of the most famous, and recognizable, buildings in the world. But behind...

Jan 20, 2025 · Here’s a look at other presidents who lived elsewhere during their administrations, from the White House Historical Association: President Adams: “While the White House was nearing completion ...