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Mrs. Bush takes a sneak preview at White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier's gingerbread creation Dec. 2. Built from more than 80 pounds of gingerbread, it is a re-creation of the original White House as it appeared in 1800 when John Adams became the first resident.


 

 Mrs. Bush takes a sneak preview at White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier's gingerbread creation Dec. 2. Built from more than 80 pounds of gingerbread, it is a re-creation of the original White House as it appeared in 1800 when John Adams became the first resident. White House photo by Susan Sterner.

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