Tag: The White House
Children Protesting Wages at the White House
This is a photograph from the Library of Congress, circa 1926. Definitely not something you're likely to see these days.
Southeast Garden at the White House in 1921
Wow ... another amazing shot. This one is colorized from 1921, taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston. Incredible details.
Thank you Library of Congress!
In Search of a Real White House Ghost
A great article in the Washington Post from November 2nd, 1902 is very apropos for this blog, or at least the name of the...
Two Detailed Maps of the White House in 1903
How much do GoDCers love these old Baist maps? We love them so much that we're giving you a two-for-one.
Charles de Gaulle: First White House Visitor Following World War II...
Americans love France, but we hate the French. Okay, maybe hate is a strong word, but we do have a very bizarre relationship with...
Sweeping the White House Lawn
Why are these men sweeping the South Lawn? I have no idea. This photo was taken some time in the 1920s.
Actually, just kidding. Those...
Four New Sites for the White House
Last week we posted a detailed topographical map of Rock Creek Park from 1866. There were some great comments on it, including GoDCer Elizabeth's observation...
View of the White House’s East Wing
We love this old photo of the White House, which we found in the Library of Congress' archives. There is not date on it,...
Guy Flies Plane Off White House Lawn
This is a great picture, shared by GoDCer Mike, showing Harry Atwood, taking off from the South Lawn of the White House. This photo...
Don’t Take Our Ellipse Parking
We came across this article in the Washington Post from November 17th, 1955. Seems like people were getting pretty frustrated at the closing of...
The White House Gates Are Open to All
This is an odd scene, and one you would not see today. Below you'll see a photo of Lafayette Square, taken from the Old...
1920 Election Night Celebrations at the White House
Take a look at the crowd in front of the White House on Election Night 1920. The elation is palpable as the crowd exudes...
White House Police Captain John McCubbin
Meet John McCubbin, White House police officer in 1922, recently promoted to head the force. Yes, he looks a little stiff.
He was born in...
Little Miss Tarkington Waits for President Harding
This picture speaks for itself. This little girl is waiting on the White House steps to take a photo with President Harding.
Ex-White House Policeman Murders Wife
Okay, here is a headline that caught my attention: "Ex-White House Policeman Indicted as Slayer of Wife." This is an article from August 3rd,...
Charge of ‘Beer Orgy’ Angers White House
That's a pretty good attention grabbing headline from the Washington Post. And I think this is appropriate, given the current media focus on the...
Japanese State Visit to Eisenhower White House
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oKD5J7wllU
In September of 1960, the U.S. and Japan were celebrating 100 years of diplomatic relations. Crown Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko traveled to Washington...
White House Photographers in 1918
This is a great one to kick off our new Ghosts of DC design. This photograph shows a group of White House photographers from...
Film Footage of Woodrow Wilson in the White House
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6nhqFIIGR4
This is pretty interesting. Check out this footage of President Wilson at the White House.
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Ethel Roosevelt’s Dog Goes Missing From The White House
This article that we came across in the Washington Post is probably something we would never see today. I'm pretty sure Bo Obama is...
Isometrical View of the White House
This is a cool drawing that we found in the Library of Congress' archives. It's centered on the White House, showing the surrounding area...
