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Throughout the evolution of Washington, D.C., the White House grounds have provided a natural repose to the surrounding urban growth of the capital city. President’s Park is administered by the National Park Service and includes land open to the public surrounding the Ellipse south of the White House and encapsulating historic Lafayette Park to the north.
U.S. Presidential transportation has evolved over time, from George Washington's horse-drawn carriage to the modern "Air Force One" and "The Beast." For more short, educational videos from the White House Historical Association, click here. For our educational resource about transportation and the White House, click here. This video was produced in partnership with UNTOLD. Untold is a project of
Featuring The Honorable Capricia Marshall, Ambassador Stuart Holliday, and Matthew Wendel