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The White House is one of America’s most iconic buildings.

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From the Oval Office to the family dining room, through national crises and world wars, th

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Over the years, the White House has been the center of the American political system.

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President George Washington oversaw the design and building of The President's House.

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The President of the United States may have a challenging job but he has the best commute.

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The President's iconic office is the Oval Office.

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The Residence Staff includes the bevy of cooks, groundskeepers, butlers and ushers.