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F.D. Roosevelt: Purchased by his father James 15 years before his birth, President Franklin Roosevelt's lifelong home was a large frame house called "Springwood" in Hyde Park, New York. The previous owner had built a three story tower and full length porch, but James Roosevelt added two rooms, enlarged the servants' wing, and built a large carriage house for his horses and carriages. Located in the East Room


 

In keeping with the theme Home for the Holidays, replicas from the original family home plans of the nation's Presidents were created by White House staff members and displayed in a wintry forest throughout the rooms of the White House.

Adams | Buchanan | Coolidge | Grant | Hayes | Jackson | Jefferson | Johnson | Lincoln
Madison | F.D. Roosevelt | T. Roosevelt | Van Buren | Washington | Wilson

Test your wits on Presidential Homes with India's Home for the Holidays Quiz.

360 Tour
East Room | Green Room | Blue Room | Red Room | State Dining Room | Center & Cross Halls

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Holiday Photo Essays
Presidential Homes | Decking the Halls | Decorations | Holiday Cheer

Traditions
White House Tree | Presidential Holiday Cards | National Tree | Menorah Lighting |
Hot Chocolate Recipe

Kids
India's Home for the Holidays Quiz | Spotty & Barney's Holiday Tail


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