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In 1810, the government purchased what was then called Blodgett's Hotel (traditionally spelled with two ts), for use by the Patent Office.
It temporarily housed Congress in 1815 after the destruction of the Capitol by the British.
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