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The White House: A Symbol of Presidential Authority and American Identity

The White House: A Symbol of Presidential Authority and American Identity

by Joshua Hernandez | May 14, 2024

The White House: A Symbol of Presidential Authority and American Identity Welcome to the White House: When you think of the White House, do you know how or why it became the center of the US? The White House is a building that is regarded as the symbol of the heart of...
Plan of the City of Washington in the Territory of Columbia

Plan of the City of Washington in the Territory of Columbia

by Niamh Campbell | Apr 29, 2024

Washington D.C. is the home of American politics, but this diplomatic district was not founded at the same time as the nation. In 1792, after years of discussions and proposals, three men – Andrew Ellicott, Samuel Hill, and Hugh T Taggart – met in Boston to draft a...

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