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Completed in 1811, the first Hall of the House, one of the most beautiful spaces in America, was put to the torch in 1814. Its domed vestibule (right) survived the fire. Section of the South Wing, ca. 1803-1804.
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