The People's House
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From the Oval Office to the family dining room, through national crises and world wars, th
It’s America’s most iconic residence: symbol of national history and icon of democracy. From the Oval Office to the family dining room, through national crises and world wars, the 200-year story of The White House is the story of a living, breathing home. Standing at the epicenter of global politics, in the heart of the nation’s capital, the story of The White House is the story of America itself.
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The People's House
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It’s America’s most iconic residence: symbol of national history and icon of democracy. From the Oval Office to the family dining room, through national crises and world wars, the 200-year story of The White House is the story of a living, breathing home. Standing at the epicenter of global politics, in the heart of the nation’s capital, the story of The White House is the story of America itself.
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Clip | 2m 51s | President George Washington oversaw the design and building of The President's House. (2m 51s)
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Clip | 2m 32s | Over the years, the White House has been the center of the American political system. (2m 32s)
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Clip | 2m 50s | The Residence Staff includes the bevy of cooks, groundskeepers, butlers and ushers. (2m 50s)
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Clip | 2m 55s | The President of the United States may have a challenging job but he has the best commute. (2m 55s)
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Clip | 3m 19s | The President's iconic office is the Oval Office. (3m 19s)
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