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This architectural rendering of the rear wing of Decatur House was completed in 1937 as part of the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS). The second floor was used primarily as a living quarters for Marie Beale's hired staff, while the first floor housed the kitchen, laundry, and dining quarters for household workers.
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