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The President of the United States Meets the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll: The Meeting - Photographs
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The Households of James Buchanan
James Buchanan is often regarded as one of the worst presidents in United States history.1 Many historians contend that Buchanan’s sympathy toward the South and reluctance to stop the first seven states from seceding led to the American Civil War, but less attention has been given to how his upbringing and earlier experiences shaped his views on slavery.2 Although Pe
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The President of the United States Meets the King of Rock ’n' Roll
Today, one of the most requested photographs from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) shows President Richard Nixon shaking hands with Elvis Presley in the Oval Office. Although the photograph is iconic, the story behind this impromptu historic meeting is even more remarkable.
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The 2022 White House Christmas Ornament
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Presidential and First Lady Portraits
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The Nixon White House: 1969-1974
