Equestrian Sports & Leisure Pursuits
Many modern presidents have had a casual interest in horseback riding, particularly as a vacation sport. However, no modern president...
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White House Horses
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Recommended White House Literature for Young Readers
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Bio Abraham Lincoln
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Eleanor Roosevelt's "My Day": Family Life
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