White House: Deconstructed (1:35)
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.
Videos (19)
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White House: Deconstructed
White House: DeconstructedVideo Clip (1:35)
Video Clip (1:35)
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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Presidential Fun Facts
Presidential Fun FactsVideo Clip (1:21)
Video Clip (1:21)
The Oval Office has been filled with extraordinary presidents, but did you know about these not-so-famous firsts?
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The Kennedy-Nixon Debate
The Kennedy-Nixon DebateVideo Clip (1:06)
Video Clip (1:06)
Timothy Dickinson shares his take on the Kennedy-Nixon debate.
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Abraham Lincoln
Abraham LincolnVideo Clip (3:48)
Video Clip (3:48)
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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Inaugural Address: Barack H. Obama
Inaugural Address: Barack H. ObamaVideo Clip (3:23)
Video Clip (3:23)
An excerpt from Barack H. Obama's inaugural address on Tuesday, January 20, 2009.
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Dolley Madison Saves Washington's Portrait
Dolley Madison Saves Washington's PortraitVideo Clip (2:40)
Video Clip (2:40)
Hear the tale of how first lady Dolley Madison risked her life to save George Washington's portrait from a fiery fate as British troops approached the White House.
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The White House
The White HouseVideo Clip (5:36)
Video Clip (5:36)
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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So You Want to be President: Losing the White House
So You Want to be President: Losing the White HouseVideo Clip (1:09)
Video Clip (1:09)
So you want to be president, huh? Former President George H.W. Bush talks about losing the White House.
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JFK: A New Generation
JFK: A New GenerationVideo Clip (3:57)
Video Clip (3:57)
John F. Kennedy's progressive agenda during the 1960s inspired a new generation of optimism in America.
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White House Christmas
White House ChristmasVideo Clip (0:45)
Video Clip (0:45)
Lyndon and Ladybird Johnson celebrate Christmas morning at the White House in 1968.
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FDR: A Voice of Hope
FDR: A Voice of HopeVideo Clip (4:06)
Video Clip (4:06)
Elected in 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt was a reassuring presence for many Americans through the trials of the Great Depression.
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Ladybird Johnson Enjoys White House Fair
Ladybird Johnson Enjoys White House FairVideo Clip (0:50)
Video Clip (0:50)
In a History Uncut video, see footage of President Lyndon B. Johnson's wife, Ladybird Johnson, enjoying herself at a fair at the White House in 1967.
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James Madison: Did You Know?
James Madison: Did You Know?Video Clip (1:36)
Video Clip (1:36)
At just 5'4", James Madison was hardly a commanding presence, but that didn't stop him from shaping American history.
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History Uncut: Lyndon and Ladybird Xmas Morning 1968
History Uncut: Lyndon and Ladybird Xmas Morning 1968Video Clip (0:44)
Video Clip (0:44)
Spend Christmas morning at the White House with President Lyndon Johnson and his wife Lady Bird in this video clip from 'History Uncut'.
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History Uncut: Ladybird Johnson
History Uncut: Ladybird JohnsonVideo Clip (0:49)
Video Clip (0:49)
See footage of former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson at the White House Fair in this video clip form 'History Uncut'.
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The Great Communicator
The Great CommunicatorVideo Clip (4:18)
Video Clip (4:18)
Ronald Reagan galvanized the American public through his famous speeches that helped redefine American politics in the 1980s.
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Watergate Brings Down Nixon
Watergate Brings Down NixonVideo Clip (2:36)
Video Clip (2:36)
A seemingly random robbery at a Washington, D.C. building leads to the first presidential resignation in American history.
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Campaign Tech
Campaign TechVideo Clip (2:18)
Video Clip (2:18)
Tom Oliphant, of the Boston Globe and political campaign staffers talk about the lack of technology in past presidential campaigns and the advances made since then.
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James Madison and the War of 1812
James Madison and the War of 1812Video Clip (2:20)
Video Clip (2:20)
James Madison is considered to be the "Father of the Constitution," but it was the War of 1812 that ultimately defined his presidency.
Photo Galleries (5)
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Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.(10 Photos)
10 Photos
The capital of the United States, Washington, D.C., is home to many of the country's most iconic landmarks, including the White House, the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol.
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Presidents and Their Children
Presidents and Their Children(14 Photos)
14 Photos
First families have shared the public spotlight with each president of the United States.
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Founding Fathers and Pre-Civil War Presidents
Founding Fathers and Pre-Civil War Presidents(15 Photos)
15 Photos
View an image slideshow on Founding Fathers and Pre-Civil War Presidents.
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Civil War to Great Depression Presidents
Civil War to Great Depression Presidents(15 Photos)
15 Photos
View an image slideshow on Presidents from Reconstruction to the Great Depression.
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Presidents: World War II to Today's Presidents
Presidents: World War II to Today's Presidents(13 Photos)
13 Photos
View an image slideshow on Presidents from World War II to Today.
Speeches & Audio (7)
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Eisenhower's Farewell Address
Eisenhower's Farewell AddressAudio Clip (9:54)
Audio Clip (9:54)
On January 17, 1961, in a national broadcast, Dwight D. Eisenhower speaks to the American people for the last time as president and famously warns about the growing influence of the "military-industrial complex."
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Nixon Announces His Resignation
Nixon Announces His ResignationAudio Clip (2:38)
Audio Clip (2:38)
View and listen to President Nixon's resignation speech in its entirety from the White House.
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Ronald Reagan Delivers Farewell Address
Ronald Reagan Delivers Farewell AddressAudio Clip (1:53)
Audio Clip (1:53)
On January 11, 1989, President Ronald Reagan, who at nearly 78, was the oldest person ever to hold the nation's highest office, gave his final address to the American people.
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Clinton Denies Sexual Relationship
Clinton Denies Sexual RelationshipAudio Clip (1:22)
Audio Clip (1:22)
In a public statement to the American people on January 26, 1998, President Bill Clinton denies allegations of having had an affair with White House intern Monica Lewinski.
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Gerald R. Ford Pardons Richard Nixon
Gerald R. Ford Pardons Richard NixonAudio Clip (0:55)
Audio Clip (0:55)
In a live broadcast on September 8, 1974, President Gerald Ford grans his disgraced predecessor, Richard Nixon, a "full free and absolute pardon." In an effort to end speculation over whether he had cut a "deal" with Nixon, Ford emphatically stated he'd given the pardon to heal the nation.
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Jimmy Carter on Human Rights
Jimmy Carter on Human RightsAudio Clip (4:00)
Audio Clip (4:00)
In his address before the United Nations General Assembly on March 17, 1977, President Jimmy Carter lays out his plan for advancing the cause of human rights.
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Yasir Arafat on First Israel-Palestinian Peace
Yasir Arafat on First Israel-Palestinian PeaceAudio Clip (8:54)
Audio Clip (8:54)
On September 13, 1993, the first peace accord between Israel and Palestine was signed in a ceremony on the south lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. Palestinian Chairman Arafat delivers a speech at the occasion.
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