Today, in 1799, was a sad day. The father of our country and first president, George Washington passed away at his home in Mount Vernon, Virginia on this day. When you plan your visit to Mount Vernon, plan on stopping to visit Washington's tomb, the final resting place for our first president, Martha Washington, and other family members.
Still can't think of what to buy that favorite person? Why not consider one of Woodmere's White House Collection ornaments? These flat round ornaments comes giftboxed with a beautiful gold ribbon just right for hanging on your tree or mantel.
Today, in 1915, President Woodrow Wilson married Edith Galt. 
Often overlooked, The White House itself has a nice informative page on their collection of presidential china. Using samples from both state china and family china collections, The White House has something from just about every president.
For the past several years, our customers have been asking us to come out with a serving platter and last year, we did. Our 16 inch oval platter is available in all of our presidents in Woodmere's White House Collection. Perfect to serve a turkey or holiday ham! Or....they are beautiful enough to serve as your table centerpiece! Pictured is the President Monroe oval platter.
Today, in 1884, the Washington Monument was completed. The dedication would occur on Washington's birthday - February 22nd - in the new year of 1885. 
Speaking of Washington, most folks are aware of his "states" china, shown here on the right, but most folks are not aware of his state china which he purchased from Count de Mustier, the French foreign mininster, in 1790. While the original pieces of this gold service were made at the factory in Sevres, many of the pieces added later were made a several other French factories. Washington continued to add to this service and used it for state dinners when the capitol of our country was New York for a brief time.
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