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  The White House Historical Association > White House FAQs, Facts & Trivia
While he lived in the White House the military side of life was uppermost in everyone’s mind, and naturally Tad [Thomas Lincoln] was interested in soldiers.
Like all children he was very fond of private theatricals and delighted in ‘acting plays.’ So a room in the White House was fitted up for him as a miniature theatre, and there he spent many of the happiest hours of his life.
Starling of the White House, Simon and Shuster, 1946
www.whitehousehistory.org /06/subs/06_c.html   (1178 words)

  
 Truman Little White House at Key West
The Little White House hosted 34 members of the Truman Scholars Association, who gathered for their first "Renaissance Weekend"--a conference dedicated to public and community service--at the Key West home of the president whose legacy the Scholars strive to continue.
The significance of gathering at the Little White House was not lost on the Truman Scholars.
The Little White House was built in 1890 as the naval commandant's quarters.
www.stennis.gov /keywestpage.htm   (605 words)

  
 The Little White House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
When I was about nine or ten years old, I noticed a little two-room white house on top of the hill overlooking the house that we lived in.
I turned white as chalk and told the other boys that we should get out of there and they agreed.
I moved to California in 1966 and don't know if the little house is still there or not.
www.ghosttoghost.com /whitehouse.htm   (386 words)

  
 Auschwitz-Birkenau - ruins of "the little white house" - Bunker 2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Before the construction of the four large gas chambers at Birkenau was finished in 1943, the gassing of the Jews took place in two old farmhouses, described as "the little white house" and "the little red house." The little red house was located north of where the fourth gas chamber, called Krema V, was built.
The little white house was put into operation as a gas chamber in June 1942.
The little white house was located just west of the Central Sauna, which was built in 1943 to house a shower room and numerous disinfection chambers used to kill lice in the clothing of the prisoners.
scrapbookpages.com /AuschwitzScrapbook/Tour/Birkenau/RuinsBunker2.html   (903 words)

  
 Little White House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The Little White House is now maintained by a commission as a national shrine.
When you visit the Little White House, you will see a walk lined by flags and stones representing the fifty states of the U.S. Because of Roosevelt's handicap, a pool was installed inside for him to exercise his legs.
The Little White House is still in very good condition and is visited by people from all over the world.
www.meriwether.ga.us /history/whitehou.html   (203 words)

  
 Little White House - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Little White House was Franklin Delano Roosevelt's retreat near Warm Springs, Georgia.
The house was opened to the public as a museum in 1948.
A major attraction of the museum is the portrait that artist Elizabeth Shoumatoff was painting of him when he died, now known as the "Unfinished Portrait." It hangs near a finished portrait that Shoumatoff completed later from sketches and memory.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Little_White_House   (208 words)

  
 Little White House
After FDR won the 1932 election, the cottage quickly was dubbed "the Little White House" and President Roosevelt continued to revel in his time there.
After returning from the Yalta Conference and opening the United Nations conference in San Francisco, FDR decided to go to his Little White House for some rest.
Franklin D. Roosevelt's Little White House: A history of the Little White House prepared by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources
www.nps.gov /elro/glossary/little-white-house.htm   (466 words)

  
 Key West Information Center -- Harry S Truman's Little White House in Key West, Florida
The house was built on the waterfront of the harbor of Key West.
In the beginning of the 20th century, the home was converted into a single family dwelling to house the base commandant and additional land was filled in front of the house.
The house served as the Naval Station commandant’s house until 1974.
www.keywestinfo.com /attractions/littlewhitehouse.html   (287 words)

  
 Little White House - Castle of Spirits.com Ghost Story
The sheet from under me moved, and I could see in the little bit of light I had from outside, the bed was smooshing from under the pressure.
I asked her how she knew this, and she said it was in the paper for one, and for another thing, the first time she ever has a good contact from ghosts, it is like she has to see how they died.
She hates it, but that's how it is. She recalled passing by the house on the way to a cook out in the country and seeing the police tape a few years before too.
www.castleofspirits.com /stories05/whitehouse.html   (1578 words)

  
 Services - Office of Cultural & Historical Programs
The two-story "Quarters A," now known as the Little White House in Key West, is located on 2.27 acres of land purchased by the United States Navy in January 1854.
The house was built in 1890 as a two-family dwelling for the paymaster and the commandant, and converted to a single dwelling in 1911.
However, the Little White House was the functioning White House during Truman's visits.
dhr.dos.state.fl.us /services/magazine/03spring/truman.cfm   (591 words)

  
 Georgia State Parks - Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site
Franklin Delano Roosevelt built the Little White House in 1932 while governor of New York, prior to being inaugurated as president in 1933.
The Little White House Historic Site and F.D. Roosevelt State Park have launched a fund-raising campaign to place a bronze statue of F.D. Roosevelt atop Dowdell’s Knob, the president’s favorite picnic spot when he visited Georgia in the 1930s and 1940s.
In May of 1932, a housewarming party was thrown to celebrate the construction of FDR's Little White House.
www.fdr-littlewhitehouse.org /01_history/01_a.html   (800 words)

  
 HARRY S. TRUMAN
The entire house is filled with original furnishings used by the President and reflect the décor of the 1940s and early 1950s.
The winter White House of President Harry S. Truman is a special national and Key West landmark and is available for private dinner parties.
The Little White House is a part of a gated residential community.
www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.com /events.htm   (1392 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - FDR's 'Little White House'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Roosevelt was working at his desk in the house when he suffered a stroke and died.
Every clock in the house is frozen on the time of his death — 3:45 p.m.
Pike, who was born with clubfoot and was the first non-polio victim to be treated by the foundation, said many polio victims exercised in the pools enjoyed by Roosevelt.
www.usatoday.com /travel/destinations/2004-04-28-fdr-warm-springs_x.htm?POE=TRVISVA   (1071 words)

  
 Wildernet - Little White House State Historic Site
Description - Franklin Delano Roosevelt built the Little White House in 1932 while governor of New York, prior to being inaugurated as president in 1933.
On April 12, 1945, during his 41st visit to the rural community of 500, he suffered a massive stroke and died while his portrait was being painted.
The house and furnishings have been carefully preserved very much as Roosevelt left them in 1945.
areas.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=GASPLWH&CU_ID=1   (423 words)

  
 GeorgiaInfo - Carl Vinson Institute of Government (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.tamu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The house was completed in 1932 while F.D.R. was serving as Governor of New York.
During F.D.R.'s four elected terms as the 32nd President the cottage became known as "The Little White House." It was designed by architect Henry Toombs who also designed many of the Foundation buildings.
The cottage, garage, servants quarters and guest house are preserved much like they were on April 12, 1945 when F.D.R. died of a massive stroke as he was sitting for a portrait.
www.cviog.uga.edu.cob-web.org:8888 /Projects/gainfo/LWH-1.htm   (268 words)

  
 Pine Mountain Tourism Association : What to See: Warm Springs
The six room Little White House, casual in style and furnishings, reflects FDR's desire to rest and be comfortable during his visits to Warm Springs.
Other features of the Little White House include the Memorial Fountain, fed by the water of the nearby springs, and the walk of the States, an ornamental walkway made of stones and flags from the 50 states.
FDR's two classic cars are displayed on the grounds, as well as, The Little White House Museum where visitors can tour various collections and see a 12-minute film of FDR that Warm Springs knew and loved.
www.pinemountain.org /2103-1.htm   (286 words)

  
 White House Fellowships: About the Program
White House Fellows volunteer to help build a playground at a school in Mississippi devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
White House Fellows have a strong legacy of service to their communities.
Fellows also have raised money to support the Little White House, a charity that provides educational services to students and life skills training to neighborhood residents.
www.whitehouse.gov /fellows/about/community_service.html   (123 words)

  
 Forum: Pittsburgh's little White House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Political debates aside, if John Kerry is elected president, his move to the White House with Teresa Heinz Kerry as first lady would give this region a special boost.
From her residence in the White House, she would be Pittsburgh's most influential voice.
For Pittsburgh, a city that deserves a positive break, the significance of the Heinz Kerry family moving into the White House cannot be overestimated.
www.post-gazette.com /pg/04291/396772.stm   (509 words)

  
 Don's PhotoJaunt 2003: Little White House
Incidentally, this is pronounced "Little White House", not "little White House" or "little white house," even though it is a little white house.
The Little White House complex has Eleanor's cabin on the left, Franklin's house in the middle, and Secret Service Headquarters on the right.
Franklin specified when he had the house built that insofar as possible no trees were to be removed, so the back yard would retain its natural growth.
donaldmark.home.comcast.net /PhotoJaunt2003/pjwarmsprings.htm   (531 words)

  
 White House Foods -
When eating those fresh from the garden fruits and vegetables, rinse them in water with a little White House White Distilled Vinegar to remove any dirt, pesticides or residues.
To keep molded salads and desserts firm during hot summer picnics, add a teaspoon of White House White Distilled Vinegar to any gelatin recipe.
White House Apple Cider Vinegar is the perfect tenderizer for tough meat.
www.whitehousefoods.com /pressroom/tsGrill.asp   (258 words)

  
 The Little White House of Delray Beach
uilt in 1929, The Little White House is one of the oldest houses in Delray Beach.
A major renovation was undertaken in 1996 with the notion of updating the essentials and enhancing the existing charm while preserving the historical character and "beachy" flavor of the house.
he Little White House is located on Ocean Boulevard just across the street from the ocean in Delray Beach.
www.premiervacationrentals.com /florida/littlewhite1.htm   (255 words)

  
 Truman White House- Key West, FL - VirtualTourist.com
The house was originally built in the late 19th century, and its seawall was designed by Lt. Robert Peary, who would later find fame via the North Pole.
The house was used for several high level heads of state conferences.
The house was built in 1890 as the 1st Officer's quarters as part of the naval base.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Florida/Key_West-763140/Things_To_Do-Key_West-Truman_White_House-BR-1.html   (1252 words)

  
 Press Conference at Truman Little White House
I am very pleased to be here at Key West and at the historic Little White House, and especially when we have an opportunity to create new history in the meetings that we are going to be having over the next few days here.
The United States is committed to facilitating a mutually acceptable settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, and these Key West talks highlight United States engagement in the international effort to bring peace to that region.
Obviously, when you examine the arms sales question, it is done in the context of our obligations to Taiwan under the policies we have followed with respect to Taiwan and their defensive needs for many years.
www.state.gov /secretary/former/powell/remarks/2001/1910.htm   (1425 words)

  
 Follies II: Little White House
Despite some rumours that had chased her through the later years of Hogwarts, Pansy had never given herself up to Draco before that night, believing (as her mother told her) that the inherent magic of the wedding rite would imbue her virginity with a sacred status, and make the love-making more brilliant for it.
After the wedding, their lives settled into a pleasant routine: Pansy took care of Malfoy Manor, acting on behalf of Draco’s interests in order to maintain the house and its estates, and certainly, he absently praised her as a good manager.
Draco was, unavoidably, often away on business, staying at the family’s townhouse in London, or on the Continent: making deals, or tying up investments, making sure that all the pies the Malfoy family had fingers in were still viable.
www.angelsabyss.net /harry/hphouse.html   (1119 words)

  
 globeandmail.com: FDR's Little White House
Now, his ties to Georgia are highlighted in a new $5-million museum at the 65-hectare FDR Little White House Historic Site, about 113 kilometres southwest of Atlanta.
Every clock in the house is frozen on the time of his death -- 3:45 p.m.
Little White House Historic Site: 401 Little White Rd., Warm Springs, Ga.; http://www.fdr-littlewhitehouse.org; (706) 655-5870.
www.theglobeandmail.com /servlet/story/LAC.20040714.SPRINGS14/BNStory   (1099 words)

  
 Harry S. Truman Little White House Museum
In the beginning of the 20th century, the home was converted into a single family dwelling to house the base commandant.
The house has been host to many distinguished guests, including Thomas Edison, who resided in the house during World War I while working on depth charge research for the U.S. Navy.
With the Comprehensive Key West Vacation Package Florida Keys visitors are given five nights hotel accommodations and a plethora of choices for entertainment that includes one general activity, one tour, one water activity and dinner at Hard Rock Cafe for a complete look at nearly everything the Florida Keys has to offer.
www.vacationsmadeeasy.com /KeyWestandFloridaKeysFL/activity/HarrySTrumanLittleWhiteHouseMuseum.cfm   (379 words)

  
 Bad Attitudes: Little White House Lies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
These are the bread and butter of a White House speechwriter's life, and I prepared many of them for President Carter.
We fought over even little deals, for fear the least of the president's words might come back someday and bite him.
What makes it worse, is that Bush has massive control over the stooge media who parrot every bit of nonsense that comes belching out of the white house basement.
badattitudes.com /MT/archives/000219.html   (887 words)

  
 Little White Schoolhouse
The Little White Schoolhouse tells an intriguing story of how the Republican Party came to be.
For more information about the Little White School House and the Ripon area, visit the Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce web site.
Keep the image of the Little White Schoolhouse close to you at work or home with this mouse pad.
www.littlewhiteschoolhouse.com /shop/scripts/default.asp?s=lws   (162 words)

  
 Welcome to the White House
Sara Armstrong, Director of the White House Visitor's Office, will discuss Holidays at the White House today at 4 PM ET.
Barney, Miss Beazley and Kitty produce a Holiday Extravaganza show in the midst of Christmas decorating at the White House.
The White House is celebrating 'Deck the Halls and Welcome All' throughout the holiday season.
www.whitehouse.gov /index.html   (574 words)

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