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Stephen Pleasonton, c. 1850 (pictured), along with clerks John Graham and Josias King, rescued many of the nation's most treasured documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
Stephen Pleasonton - Clerk for the State Department.
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