This is great old film footage of John F Kennedy in the Oval Office. The narration is in German (I believe – correct me if I’m wrong).
The White House
The White House has burned, been rebuilt, and hosted every American president since 1800. These posts cover the executive mansions architectural history, its inhabitants, and the stories that have grown up around the most famous house in Washington.
When the White House was Locked In: The Amusing Story of Angeline Cliett
Read the amusing story of Angeline Cliett, the 19-year-old Texan who locked the White House gate in 1958. Learn why President Eisenhower took no action against her and how the situation was resolved!
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.
The Forgotten State Visit Of Prime Minister Shermarke To The White House 361 Days Before Kennedy’s Assassination
On November 27th, 1962, 361 days before Kennedy’s assassination in Dallas, the Prime Minister of the Somali Republic, Dr. Abdirashid Ali Shermarke, had an official state visit to the White House. We were able to dig up this obscure film footage on YouTube (the Internet is amazing), which features the visit and ceremony on the South Lawn.
Below is the gift that the Prime Minister gave to the President on behalf of his country.
Shermarke would also fall victim to an assassination in 1969, shot by one of his own bodyguards.
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!
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!
Well-Dressed Couple Riding an 1886-Model Bicycle South of the White House
Take a look at this amazing photo found in the National Archives. This smartly-dressed couple is riding an 1886-Model bicycle just south of the White House in Washington, D.C.
Runaway Horse at the White House: The 1897 Carriage Accident
In 1897, a horse bolted outside the White House and sent a carriage careening through the streets. Here is the full account of one of Washington’s most dramatic accidents.
The White House Stables Had to Go: President Taft and His Automobiles
When William Howard Taft became president in 1909, he converted the White House stables into a garage. Here is how cars replaced horses at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.