The White House
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
07/03/21
•14m
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Tune in this week as I dive into the history of the most iconic house in the United States: the presidential mansion, also known as The White House.
The residence and workplace of the nation's chief executive, the White House has been known by many names and has some illustrious history. And though it is iconic, it mirrors our history in that its past is a bit complicated.
So grab your coffee and hang out as I dive into the history of the White House.
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