Beyond first ladies, the twentieth century saw women slowly gain more recognition and power at the White House.

White lilies, extravagant gingerbread houses, and infamous red trees — since the 1950s, first ladies have overseen the increasingly complex task of decorating the White House for the holidays.

The Smithsonian Book of First Ladies' Quotations An inspiring collection of wisdom from the women of the White House, from Martha Washington to Jill Biden Buy Now ...

When Mamie Eisenhower called her first White House press conference last week, Washington’s newshens, elegantly hatted and with pencils poised, flocked to the White House radio-TV room (once ...

The event, which gathered historians and experts, delved into the significant ways first ladies have shaped the White House — both in its inner workings and its global reach.