Collection White House in Bloom
Today's White House grounds are a site to behold. What started as 85 acres of land chosen by George Washington, was...
National Park Service Maintenance
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National Park Service Maintenance
The National Park Service maintains the White House Grounds and President's Park. They are responsile for beautiful seasonal plantings including the fall chrysanthemums seen here.
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