Did Slaves Build the White House?
Construction on the President's House began in 1792 in Washington, D.C., a new capital situated in sparsely settled region far...
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Slavery and the White House
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White House Historical Association Turns Sixty
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Requesting Images
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2016 Official White House Christmas Ornament Fact Sheet
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Rights and Reproductions Guidelines
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Board of Directors
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The Second Floor
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Life & Work in Charleston, S.C.
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Public Architect and Developer
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