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President's Park (White House)East side of First Division Monument (NPS Photo by Michael D. Moreno)
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President's Park (White House)
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The White House
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White House Historical Association Museum Shop
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George Washington  

Did You Know?
In 1790 George Washington selected a ridge overlooking the Potomac River as the site for the President's House. Known today as President's Park, this was the first land acquired for the District of Columbia.

Last Updated: August 06, 2008 at 07:46 EST