Lectures in History
White House Myths
2020-03-21T19:59:51-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/49e/20200321200033003_hd.jpgWhite House Historical Association historian and American University lecturer Matthew Costello taught a class on White House myths. He talked about the realities and legends behind often repeated stories such as the tunnel system, a gift alligator, how decorating traditions began, and Dolley Madison rescuing George Washington’s portrait.
White House Historical Association historian and American University lecturer Matthew Costello taught a class on White House myths. He talked…
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White House Historical Association historian and American University lecturer Matthew Costello taught a class on White House myths. He talked about the realities and legends behind often repeated stories such as the tunnel system, a gift alligator, how decorating traditions began, and Dolley Madison rescuing George Washington’s portrait. close
White House Historical Association historian and American University lecturer Matthew Costello taught a class on White House myths. He talked… read more
White House Historical Association historian and American University lecturer Matthew Costello taught a class on White House myths. He talked about the realities and legends behind often repeated stories such as the tunnel system, a gift alligator, how decorating traditions began, and Dolley Madison rescuing George Washington’s portrait. close
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