White House Sheep Near the Barn

This photograph shows President Woodrow Wilson's sheep near the White House barn. The Wilsons purchased the sheep in 1918, using their wool to display their commitment to the war effort. Instead of using groundskeepers to cut the grass, the sheep grazed on the White House lawns. The flock grew to 48 at its peak. The wool sheared from the sheep was sold at auction to raise money for the Red Cross.