Collection Animal Ambassadors
Animals, whether pampered household pets, working livestock, birds, squirrels, or strays, have long been a major part of White House...
Presidents and the Hey Day of Horse Racing in the Federal City - Photo 3
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- White House Historical Association
Presidents and the Hey Day of Horse Racing in the Federal City - Photo 3
A conjectural sketch of the Jackson stable by artist Peter Waddell, 2007.
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White House History Table of Contents
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Sharing White House History about Andrew Jackson
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Andrew Jackson's Servants
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Decorating the White House
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