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The first true commander-in-chief of the armed forces to lead the Revolutionary War was not, as many believe, George ...
Explore the rich history of the White House, from its 1792 cornerstone laying to its symbolic status today. Learn about its ...
From George Washington to now: Presidency and campaigns explained The presidential office was first envisioned to be more like a clerk's job, and in its earliest incarnation, it was almost ...
Slavery and the White House. At least 10 enslaved workers were assigned to President George Washington’s homes in New York and Philadelphia while the president’s house was being built, and ...
The cornerstone of the White House was laid under the supervision of President George Washington on this day in history, Oct. 13, 1792. John Adams was first president to live there.
U.S. President Joe Biden is pictured at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on July 4, 2024. U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Sunday his intention to drop out of the ...