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Flight of the Madisons
The afternoon of August 24, 1814, President James Madison was on the field of battle at Bladensburg, Maryland, when British troops overran American militia forces. Receiving word that General William Winder had called a retreat, he made his way back to the President's House. After assessing the situation, getting a fresh horse and packing a few items, he escaped from the city
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Social Secretary Quotes
For more than one hundred years, White House Social Secretaries have been individuals with a tenacity of purpose, loyal to the president and first lady, and a profound knowledge of protocol and society in Washington, D.C. As time passed first ladies naturally expanded the number of staff working on social events.The position of White House Social Secretary traces
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Peter Waddell Paintings
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Italy in the White House
For more than 200 years, the White House and presidents have been a focal point for exchanges between Italy and the United States.From political philosophy and architecture to art and music, these interactions have facilitated cultural appreciation on both sides. Examples of these exchanges are depicted in the following gallery.
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Presidential Inaugurations: "I Do Solemnly Swear"
Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution specifies the oath the president takes in assuming the responsibilities of this highest executive office: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States." George Washington
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Presidential Inaugurations: Symbolic Gestures
Inaugural ceremonies are huge public events, and both presidents and inaugural planners have recognized their potential for symbolic gestures.
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2017: The Year of President James Monroe
2017 marks the bicentennial of the inauguration of America's fifth president, James Monroe. President Monroe entered office on March 4, 1817, with no official residence, as the White House was still under reconstruction from when it was burned by British troops on August 24, 1814. In commemoration of the bicentennial of the restoration and reopening of the White House, the White House Historical Association has
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Wings of Franklin Roosevelt
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