Landscapes & Gardens
John Adams was the first president to occupy the White House in 1800; one of his first additions was a vegetable...
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Andrew Jackson Statue, Lafayette Square
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The West Wing: 1950-1974
1953: President Truman's last speech as president.
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A History of White House Flowers and Florists
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Monuments to the American Revolution in Lafayette Park
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White House Pigeons
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First Ladies and Cherry Blossoms
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President's Park: A History of Protest at the White House
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