Collection Art in the White House
The collection of fine art at the White House has evolved and grown over time. The collection began with mostly...
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Collection Native Americans and the White House
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Collection The Decatur House Slave Quarters
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Collection The 2021 White House Christmas Ornament
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Collection The 2020 White House Christmas Ornament
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Collection Roosevelt White House 1933-1945
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Collection Presidential Inaugurations
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