Unveiling of Presidential Portraits at the White House

🖼️The White House Historical Association plays a role in arranging and unveiling presidential portraits.

🎨John Howard Sanden is the artist behind President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush's portraits.

🏛️The Association aims to educate the public about White House history and preserve the White House's public rooms.

📷The Association has commissioned official portraits of every president and first lady for the White House collection.

🏡The White House is not only a working office and living museum but also a symbol of American democracy.

Who founded the White House Historical Association?

—The White House Historical Association was founded by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy 50 years ago.

What are the missions of the Association?

—The Association aims to educate the public about White House history and preserve the White House's public rooms.

What do the portraits in the White House represent?

—The portraits of presidents and first ladies honor those who have served and represent a lasting tribute to their contributions.

Who is the artist behind the portraits?

—John Howard Sanden is the artist who painted President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush's portraits.

What is the significance of the portraits?

—The portraits symbolize the peaceful transition of power and the ongoing obligation to love and serve America.

00:00Fred Ryan, Chairman of the White House Historical Association, introduces the ceremony.

03:20President Obama expresses gratitude to President and Mrs. Bush for their service.

10:54President and Mrs. Bush thank President Obama for his hospitality.

14:43President Bush jokes about the family portraits and introduces Laura Bush.

16:00Laura Bush thanks President and Mrs. Obama and the artist, John Howard Sanden.