WASHINGTON — In the early days of December 1805, a handful of prominent politicians received formal invitations to join President Thomas Jefferson for a White House dinner. Such entreaties were ...

Fourth of July events have evolved since former President Thomas Jefferson held the first Independence day celebration at the White House in 1801.

Explore the rich history of the White House, from its 1792 cornerstone laying to its symbolic status today. Learn about its ...

At a 1962 dinner for Nobel Prize winners, John F. Kennedy declared the event the greatest collection of talent ever brought together at the White House, “with the possible exception of when ...

The White House has undergone many renovations throughout its history, starting with Thomas Jefferson, who, along with architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe, added the East and West Colonnades, which ...

According to the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, there’s no evidence that the third president of the United States ever recited a prayer for the nation, as Mike Johnson suggested.

LIFESTYLE On this day in history, October 13, 1792, cornerstone of White House is put down Irish-born architect James Hoban's design bested plan by Thomas Jefferson; President John Adams was first ...

President Thomas Jefferson was the first to devise a landscaping plan for the White House grounds. He envisioned a sweeping lawn with tree-lined promenades, though his plan was only partially ...