• View of the White House's north side from Layfatte Park

    President's Park (White House)

    District of Columbia

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May 05, 2012
National Christmas Tree Replacement
The National Christmas Tree, located on the Ellipse south of the White House, has been lost due to complications resulting from transplant shock according to the National Park Service (NPS). The deceased tree will be removed at approximately 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2012.

April 25, 2012
White House Visitor Center Renovations Announced
The White House Visitor Center will undergo rehabilitation beginning later this spring to provide a dramatically improved experience for visitors. The project is a public-private endeavor between the National Park Service and the White House Historical Association.

Did You Know?

Grover Cleveland, 24th President: 1893-1897

Grover Cleveland was the first president to have a child born in the White House. His daughter, Esther was born on September 9, 1893.