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Of the 42 presidents, only 17 have occupied the Oval Office. Discover more about the President's Office.

 

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What happened on this day in 1791 during James Buchanan's administration?

President George W. Bush joins Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon in unveiling a plaque Monday, April 21, 2008, at the reopening of the Mexican consulate in New Orleans. President Bush will participate in meetings with President Calderon and Canadian Prime Minster Stephen Harper at the 2008 North American Leaders’ Summit.  White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian President Bush on Monday said, "We celebrate the enduring and close partnership between our countries. Mexico and the United States are working together to build a future of prosperity and opportunity for people on both sides of the border. And at this ceremony, we also celebrate the comeback of a great American city. You know, I chose New Orleans for our meetings with Mexico and Canada because I wanted to send a clear signal to the people of my country that New Orleans is open for business, and it's a good place to visit, and that after the devastation of Katrina, it's become a hopeful city." More Videos

 

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