Podcast White House Builder James Hoban’s Irish Roots
Over 200 years ago, James Hoban left Ireland for America to pursue his dream of becoming an architect. Selected by President...
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Collection Olympic Celebrations
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Collection The Johnson White House 1963 - 1969
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