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fromThe Atlantic
8 hours ago

A Presidential Problem of Canine Proportions

Franklin D. Roosevelt's German shepherd, Major, allegedly bit the United Kingdom's prime minister and tore his pants. (Major Roosevelt was sent away from the White House grounds shortly thereafter.) Theodore Roosevelt's bull terrier, Pete, chased a French ambassador up a tree. (Pete was also removed from the White House.) And Calvin Coolidge's fox terrier, Peter Pan, ripped the skirt off of a woman, and was eventually given away to Coolidge's secretary.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Photos show how US presidents have redecorated the Oval Office through the years, from Taft to Trump

US presidents have redecorated the Oval Office in different ways since it was first built in 1909. Most presidents have sat at the Resolute Desk, but others brought in their own personal furniture. President Donald Trump has added numerous gold embellishments to the Oval Office. It's been nearly 100 years since the Oval Office was first built under President William Howard Taft. Throughout that time, US presidents have each made different design choices to redecorate the formal workspace.
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fromFast Company
3 months ago

There is a silver lining to the 'jarring' East Wing demolition. A history buff explains

The White House East Wing was demolished for a proposed Trump ballroom, sparking public outcry and renewed interest in White House history.
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fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Suited to Lead: New exhibit highlights historical fashion choices of presidents

Presidential clothing functioned as intentional political and cultural signals, reflecting leadership identities from American-made homespun to modern casual styles.
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