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A Rare Look at the White House from Marine One

Take a rare look at the White House from Marine One flight with this aerial view of the White House looking north

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

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 (Library of Congress)

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Topics1990s · The White House

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