The Working White House: Two Centuries of Traditions & Memories February 19, 2011

This Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition tells the stories of the men and women who work in The White House through historical images, documents, oral histories, and objects. Presidential administrations come and go, but these are the people who have served presidents and their families from William Taft to George W. Bush. In work that requires a high level of dedication, these men and women balance the social, political, and diplomatic importance of a national symbol with the careful requirements of a family home. The Working White House gives glimpses into the daily work and enduring relationships that many White House staff have developed with several first families.