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Truman, Margaret, 1924-2008.

The president's house : a first daughter shares the history and secrets of the world's most famous home / - 1st ed. - New York : Ballantine Books, 2003. - 405 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.

Includes index.

Magic and mystery in a unique place -- From palace to mansion to powerhouse -- The President's Park -- History happened here -- Working the house -- Womanpower -- The West Wing -- Frontstairs, backstairs -- Bed, breakfast and beyond -- Growing up under glass -- Here come the brides -- Talking dogs and other unnatural curiosities -- Minding the media -- Keeping killers and kooks at bay -- The people's White House -- The White House forever -- Presidents and their wives.

ISBN: 0345444523 9780345444523 0345472470 9780345472472

LCCN: 2003045345

Subjects--Corporate Names:
White House (Washington, D.C.)--History.
White House (Washington, D.C.)--History--Anecdotes.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Presidents--History--United States--Anecdotes.
Presidents--United States--Biography--Anecdotes.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Washington (D.C.)--Buildings, structures, etc.

LC Class. No.: F204.W5 / T76 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 973/.09/9