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Pierre Charles L’Enfant

French-born American architect (1754–1825)

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Nov 16, 2025

What is the history of the National Park Service's role in managing White House grounds?

The National Park Service (NPS) currently "stewards" the White House and President’s Park and has maintained the 18‑acre White House grounds in an operational role since at least the 1930s, providing ...

Nov 7, 2025

What were the original Constitutional debates about a federal district in 1787 and 1790?

The core debates in 1787 and 1790 centered on whether the national government should control a distinct federal district and where that district should be located, culminating in the Residence Act of ...