Season 7, Episode 5: 60 Years of Preserving the White House

About this Episode

Sixty years ago, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy founded the White House Historical Association to support her ongoing work to restore and maintain the White House. This week, we speak with White House Historical Association president Stewart McLaurin as they celebrate their 60 years and learn how the association carries on Mrs. Kennedy’s legacy.

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What We Talked About

• Learn more about the White House Historical Association's 60th anniversary, and see the pieces by Alma Thomas and Isamu Noguchi mentioned in the interview.
• Learn more about the White House Restoration.
• Read the September 1, 1961 LIFE Magazine article about the Restoration.