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Flag of the United States of America
A close-up of the flag of the United States of America.
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Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was secretary of the Treasury under George Washington.
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George Washington
George Washington, oil on canvas by Gilbert Stuart, c. 1803–05; in the National Gallery...
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William H. Seward
William H. Seward, photograph by Mathew Brady, early 1860s.
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Alexander Gardner's “cracked-plate” portrait
Abraham Lincoln, photograph by Alexander Gardner, February 1865; in the National...
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Before becoming the 34th U.S. president, Dwight D. Eisenhower was supreme commander...
Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum
Sherman Adams
Although Sherman Adams (seated in front) held the title of assistant to the president...
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Richard Nixon and advisers, March 1970
U.S. Pres. Richard Nixon (back to camera) meeting advisers (from left) H.R. Haldeman,...
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Regan and Reagan
U.S. Pres. Ronald Reagan sharing a private moment with chief of staff Donald Regan.
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Rahm Emanuel and Barack Obama
Pres. Barack Obama and chief of staff Rahm Emanuel in the Oval Office on Jan. 21,...
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The first female chief of staff
Susie Wiles, pictured in 2024, became U.S. Pres. Donald Trump's chief of staff in...
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Donald Trump
Donald Trump speaking at a rally in Hershey, Pennsylvania, a month after winning...
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Yes, Mr. President
Allison Janney played C.J. Cregg, Pres. Josiah (Jed) Bartlet's press secretary and...
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President Bartlet
Martin Sheen played the fictitious commander in chief Josiah (Jed) Bartlet in the...
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