White House History Quarterly Advisors
Bill BarkerVeteran historical actor-interpreter Bill Barker is widely recognized as the nation’s foremost interpreter of Thomas Jefferson. After portraying Th...
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The East Room
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Clifton Truman Daniel
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State Dining Room
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Board of Directors
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The Second Floor
When John Adams first occupied the President's House in 1800, the Second Floor was generally reserved for private and family use....
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The Red Room
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The Ground Floor
The white marble walls of the Ground Floor corridor complement the vaulted ceiling arching gracefully overhead. Architect James Hoban installed...
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The Green Room
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The Entrance Hall
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The Blue Room
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