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Isometrical view of the Presidents House, the surrounding public buildings, and private residences - 1984 (LIbrary of Congress)
An Isometrical View of the White House and Surrounding Area in the 1850s
Take a look at an isometrical view of the White House and the surrounding area in the 1850s. This unique view was found in the Library of Congress archives and was done in 1984.
Herbert and Lou Hoover on footbridge at Rapidan Camp
Charles Lindbergh's Horseshoe Championship Win at President Hoover's Summer Camp in 1929
Read about Charles Lindbergh's horseshoe championship win at President Herbert Hoover's summer camp in 1929, just a few months before the start of the Great Depression. Learn about the White House and Constitution Avenue, too!
JFK in the Oval Office
Revisiting the Oval Office with John F Kennedy in Rare Old Film Footage (in German)
Relive the days of John F Kennedy in the Oval Office with this rare old film footage. The narration in this clip is in German - revisit the past with JFK and experience a piece of history!
LBJ in the White House with his dogs Him and Her
The Tragic Story of President Johnson's Pet Beagle Run Over by the White House Limousine
On June 15th, 1966, President Johnson's beagle was accidentally run over by the White House limousine in the driveway. Here's the heartbreaking report from the Washington Post the following day.
Kennedy and Shermarke in 1962
The Forgotten State Visit Of Prime Minister Shermarke To The White House 361 Days Before Kennedy's Assassination
Discover the forgotten state visit of Dr. Abdirashid Ali Shermarke, Prime Minister of the Somali Republic, to the White House on November 27th, 1962 - 361 days before Kennedy's assassination. View the rare film footage and the gift he gave the President!
Parade of 'Reds' Here Ends in Arrest of 29 - November 11th, 1928 (Washington Post)
The First Red Scare: A Look Back at the Communist Protest Outside the State, War and Navy Building in 1928
Take a look back at the first Red Scare of the 20th century, when a communist protest outside the State, War and Navy Building in 1928 led to the arrest of 29 people. Learn more about the International Defense League of America and the labor movement pushing socialist or communist ideologies on the working class.
Photo showing a portion of the line waiting admission to the White House today
Witnessing History: The Line of People Waiting to Get Into the White House on January 2nd, 1922
Take a look back in time to January 2nd, 1922, when a line of people stretched up 17th St., across Pennsylvania Ave., and down the White House driveway. This is a snapshot of history!
President and Mrs. Kennedy arrive in San Antonio - November 21st, 1963 (Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum)
President Kennedy's Non-Political Texas Trip, Two Days Before He Was Assassinated
On November 20th, 1963, President Kennedy made a 'non-political' trip to Texas, the Vice President's home state. Two days later, he was assassinated. Read more here to learn about the events leading up to his tragic death.
George, Lenore and Mitt (14) Romney at Detroit news conference after announcing he would see Republican nomination for governor of Michigan (February 10th, 1962)
George Romney's Klutzy Maneuvers at the White House in 1967
Take a look at a Washington Post article from 1967 detailing the klutzy maneuvers of then-presidential candidate George Romney (father of current presidential candidate Mitt Romney) at the White House. Photos included!
Josh Gibson scores a run in the 1944 Negro League East-West All-Star Game at Comiskey Park
The Tragic Life of Josh Gibson, Legendary Baseball Player Held in D.C. for Mental Observation
Josh Gibson was a legendary baseball player, but his life was filled with tragedy. He was held in Washington D.C. for mental observation in 1944 and died at the age of 35, three months before Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier.

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