The White House Correspondents' Dinner

Overview

The White House Correspondents' Dinner (WHCD) is an annual event hosted by the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) to celebrate the First Amendment and journalism. Established in 1921, the dinner raises money for journalism scholarships and awards, provides a valuable networking event for journalists and White House officials, and supports the WHCA's mission to facilitate press coverage of the presidency.