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This silk bodice, laced at the back, tightly fitted over a corset, would have been accompanied by a long-sleeved blouse, probably a lace “bertha” or draped collar, and a large bell-shaped skirt.
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