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Judge rules White House cannot bar AP journalists. apnews.com/article/trump-…

WHCA Stands With NYT Reporters

Let's time travel back to 1976! We're celebrating America's 250th by highlighting an item from our collection each month that was gifted to President Ford during Bicentennial celebrations. The pieces are weird, wacky & wonderful - you won't believe what ended up in the Museum!

Get excited 🙌 Independence Day is tomorrow! Join us on the mountaintop for our annual July 4th celebration and Naturalization Ceremony, featuring keynote remarks from Governor Abigail Spanberger. We'll see you on the mountaintop!

Come celebrate America's 250th birthday with us! Both the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum and the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site will be free to visitors from July 3 through July 5, 2026.

John Adams was convinced July 2nd would be the American independence "great anniversary festival." Off by 2 days, but right about the bonfires & bells! 🇺🇸See history in the making at "Opening the Vault." Closing July 5th in Abilene! #America250 #OpeningTheVault @USNatArchives

Today through July 5th, 2026, experience a rare piece of American history up close at the George W. Bush Presidential Museum. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to view an original 1833 Peter Force copy of the Declaration of Independence. Commissioned by former Washington, D.C. mayor Peter Force, this remarkable reproduction was created using an 1820 copperplate made by William Stone to preserve the text as the original document began to fade with age. With only 1,500 copies ever made, this document is considered one of the most faithful representations of the Declaration today and offers a rare chance to connect with the nation’s founding words in a way few ever can.

Thank you, @whca members for this honor. I’m excited to get to work.

I'm honored to be elected president of the @whca for 2028–2029. I look forward to serving my colleagues across the White House press corps to ensure robust and independent coverage of the presidency. I’m excited to build on the strengths of the association, including our shared commitment to a free and fair press.

Congratulations to @andyharnik, elected by the White House press corps today to represent Photo on the board of the @WHCA whca.press/2026/06/12/ann…

Congratulations to @JaredHalpern, elected by the White House press corps today to represent Radio on the board of the @WHCA whca.press/2026/06/12/ann…

Congratulations to @stevennelson10, elected by the White House press corps today to represent Print on the board of the @WHCA whca.press/2026/06/12/ann…

Congratulations to Courtney Subramanian, @cmsub, elected by the White House press corps today to a 3-year term on the board of the @WHCA and to serve as president in the third year, 2028-2029 whca.press/2026/06/12/ann…

On his birthday, we remember George H.W. Bush – United States Navy pilot, Ambassador, C.I.A. Director, 43rd Vice President, 41st President, and father. 📷: President George H.W. Bush delivers an address aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA in 1989.

WHCA Announces Summer Dinner whca.press/2026/06/02/whc…

Happy Birthday to John F. Kennedy, our 35th president (1961-1963), born on this day in 1917. whitehousehistory.org/bios/john-kenn…

Congratulations to FJMF President @BarbaraCochran on being awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of Missouri School of Journalism! This well-deserved honor recognizes her extraordinary career and enduring impact on journalism and press freedom.

Congratulations to @karentravers of @ABC, elected by the White House press corps to an at-large seat on the WHCA board and elected to serve as president of the association in 2027-2028. whca.press/2026/05/04/whc…

The deadline to submit work for one of our 15 journalism awards has been extended to May 11! Don't miss out on the 2026 National Press Club Journalism Awards. More details⬇️ press.org/awards

#AbrahamLincoln was laid to rest in Springfield #OnThisDay in 1865. He was first placed in a temporary vault and then a permanent tomb was built. Today, the tomb is a shrine to his memory and all he accomplished in life.