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Terrific Aerial View of the White House

1990s, The White House

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Here’s a shot that’s probably impossible to get today — unless you’re flying on Marine One.

aerial view of the White House looking north - 1990 — aerial view of the White House looking north – 1990

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Source: Library of Congress

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