The White House Historical Association is a nonprofit organization founded by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961 that aims to protect, preserve, and provide public access to the White House.
January 01, 1961
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Describes the organization's founding and mission.
The White House Historical Association (WHHA) is a private organization that helps fund and protect the White House's permanent artifacts collection and does not have authority to review or approve structural changes to the White House building.
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WHHA's role centers on funding, preserving, and interpreting the White House's historical artifacts rather than approving building-renovation plans.