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The Oval Office has been filled with extraordinary presidents, but did you know about these not-so-famous firsts?

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    Presidential Fun Facts

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    The Oval Office has been filled with extraordinary presidents, but did you know about these not-so-famous firsts?

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  • White House: Deconstructed
    White House: Deconstructed

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    It may not have been home to the president until 1800 or even called the White House until 1901, but it remains a symbol of freedom and democracy throughout the world.

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  • George Washington
    George Washington

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    How did George Washington turn a rag-tag group of men into a disciplined fighting machine?

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  • Obama Makes History
    Obama Makes History

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    President Barack Obama was elected the first African-American president of the United States on November 5, 2008, transcending centuries of inequality in America.

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  • Abraham Lincoln
    Abraham Lincoln

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    Today he is known as one of the greatest American presidents, but at the time of his election no one would have predicted Lincoln's success.

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  • JFK: A New Generation
    JFK: A New Generation

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    John F. Kennedy's progressive agenda during the 1960s inspired a new generation of optimism in America.

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  • The Great Communicator
    The Great Communicator

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    Ronald Reagan galvanized the American public through his famous speeches that helped redefine American politics in the 1980s.

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    The White House

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    The White House has been the home of every U.S. president since John Adams. Without any presidents to house, however, the walls of this iconic building won't be standing for long.

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    FDR: A Voice of Hope

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    Elected in 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt was a reassuring presence for many Americans through the trials of the Great Depression.

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    Timothy Dickinson tells the story of President Garfield's untimely death.

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