Slavery and the White House
Construction on the President’s House began in 1792. The decision to place the capital on land ceded by two slave st...
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Did Slaves Build the White House?
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Building the President's House
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Andrew Jackson's Servants
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Life & Work in Charleston, S.C.
When James Hoban set sail for America, and where he landed, are not certain. By 1785, Hoban was advertising his services...
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White House Ghost Stories
1862-1863: Mary Todd Lincoln, grieving over her son Willies death in February, began to participate in spirit circles or seances...
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White House Pets
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President Johnson and Civil Rights
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Living Quarters on the Ground Floor
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Public Architect and Developer
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James Hoban: Architect of the White House
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Construction of the White House
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