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Oct 25, 2023 · The President of the United States lives in a National Park. Every president except George Washington has called the White House home and has run the executive branch of the United States government from within its walls. Recognizable around the world, the White House stands as a symbol of democracy.
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Feb 7, 2022 · President’s Park, as a unit of the National Park Service since 1933, is responsible for the park areas surrounding the White House, including the Ellipse, Sherman Park, Lafayette Park, and the 1 st Division Monument.
Jul 11, 2017 · The National Park Services preserves the journeys that influenced these leaders and protects the experiences that have grown our nation. Discover the places and stories of presidents—before, during, and after their time in office.
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During his tenure as president Roosevelt established 150 national forests, 51 bird preserves, and 4 game preserves. 2 In those same years Congress established 5 national parks, including Crater Lake in Oregon, Wind Cave in South Dakota, and Mesa Verde in Colorado. Roosevelt increased natural forest lands from 43 million to 194 million acres.
Oct 13, 2023 · Explore trees planted on the White House grounds by presidents and first ladies, or in their honor.
Mar 27, 2018 · President Woodrow Wilson established the National Park Service in 1916 to consolidate management of America’s federal parklands under one agency. The National Park Service today...