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Antonia Ford, depicted in a Civil War period newspaper as a rebel spy, spent several months in prison for her efforts on behalf of the Confederacy. Her release was obtained with the assistance of her future husband, Joseph Willard.
Print shows Antonia Ford, who was appointed an honorary aide-de-camp to General Jeb Stuart, on horseback.
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