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The north portico of the White House, which faces Pennsylvania Avenue. Washington, D.C.: White House William McKinley rides in a horse-drawn carriage down Pennsylvania Avenue, surrounded by crowds and marching bands, during his 1897 presidential inauguration procession. Map of the National Mall area in Washington, D.C., highlighting major streets, metro stations, parks, government buildings, and prominent points of interest such as museums, memorials, and federal offices. Key landmarks include the Capitol, White House, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian museums, and the Washington Monument, with a numbered legend identifying each site.

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Add new Web site: Mr. Lincoln's White House - Parks and Pennsylvania Avenue: Pennsylvania Avenue. May 06, 2026
Media added. Mar 09, 2018
Media added. Mar 20, 2009
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Adventure - Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site. Feb 16, 2009
Added new Web site: National Park Service - Washington, DC - Pennsylvania Avenue. Mar 27, 2008
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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