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Category: White House

First Family and Visiting Children Roll Eggs in 2009
March 29, 2013

The White House Easter Egg Roll Turns 135: Slideshow

Find out about the history of the White House Easter Egg Roll and check out photos from its early years to today.

George Bush skydiving
February 17, 2012

All the Presidents’ Birthdays

In honor of Presidents’ Day, here’s a look at some unusual ways the commanders-in-chief have spent their special day.

White House
November 17, 2011

A History of White House Attacks

Last week’s White House shooting wasn’t the first time the executive mansion has come under fire.

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June 2, 2011

125 Years Ago: Nice Day for a White House Wedding

Grover Cleveland became the first and only president to be married at the White House when he wed Frances Folsom 125 years ago.