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White House as a public hotel under President Harrison
Frank G. Carpenter writes a vivid, satirical tour of the White House describing its rooms, furnishings, and functions. He argues the mansion serves the public more than the president, notes the throngs of visitors, the private spaces misused, and suggests expansions or reforms to separate residence from office.
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White House
Harrison
Washington
Lincoln
Pennsylvania Avenue
Baby Moe
State, War and Navy Department
John Quincy Adams
Arthur
Apollo
Colonel Dink Ware
Frederick the Great
Pottsdam
Tiffany
Marine Band
New England
State
Executive
Elijah Haiford
United States
Sergeant Loeiller
Colonel Dinsmore
Loeffler
Colonel Crook
Blaine
Halford
Andere
President Harren
Baby McKee
Executive Mansion
United Sates
Morrill
Senate
Hhis
Frank G. Carpenter