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Reviewed on August 1, 1998
Gr 4-8 A brief overview of the White House from the planning of the capital city to the closing of Pennsylvania Avenue in 1995. Quiri provides details of the burning of Washington during the War of 1812, the Truman renovation, and many interesting tidbits such as the first running water and roller skating in the East Room. The author describes all of the tour rooms and som...Log In or Sign Up to Read More