Collection Art in the White House
The collection of fine art at the White House has evolved and grown over time. The collection began with mostly...
Queen Elizabeth II: President Johnson
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- White House Historical Association and Wikimedia Commons
Queen Elizabeth II: President Johnson
Queen Elizabeth II never met President Lyndon Johnson during his presidency and was unable to attend John F. Kennedy's funeral because she was pregnant with Prince Edward.
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