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Tuesday: Learn All About the White House China in Live-streamed Event

Plus, tickets are available for the George W. Bush Presidential Center’s talk with former Laura Bush staffers sharing memories of White House holiday traditions.

Nov 18, 2025
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The China Room at the White House. (White House photo by Erin Scott)

The White House Historical Association will present “White House History Live: Official White House China,” a live-streamed event on the White House Historical Association’s Facebook and YouTube pages starting at 5:30 pm ET on November 18.

Former curator of the White House William G. Allman will discuss his book, Official White House China: From the 18th to the 21 Centuries. In addition to highlighting the history of presidential china and historic china within the White House Collection, Allman will detail the evolution of State Dinners and State Services, and how these pieces serve as a touchstone of the American presidency and a key part of cultural diplomacy. Read more

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