White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association, founded in 1961 through efforts of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, is a private, non-profit organization that works to preserve the history of the White House and make that history more accessible to the public. As of March 2022, the president of the association is Stewart McLaurin.
White House Historical Association building on Jackson Place in Washington, D.C.
The White House's Blue Room refurbished in 1995 with contributions from the White House Historical Association's White House Endowment Trust
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Jacqueline "Jackie" Lee Kennedy Onassis was an American writer, book editor, and socialite who served as the first lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963, as the wife of President John F. Kennedy. A popular first lady, she endeared the American public with her devotion to her family, dedication to the historic preservation of the White House, the campaigns she led to preserve and restore historic landmarks and architecture along with her interest in American history, culture and arts. During her lifetime, she was regarded as an international icon for her unique fashion choices, and her work as a cultural ambassador of the United States made her very popular globally.
Kennedy in 1961
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Six-year-old Jacqueline Bouvier with her dog in 1935
Senator John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy on their wedding day, September 12, 1953