The Real History of the White House

by Cicely Lewis

The White House is often seen as a symbol of freedom, but it was built by enslaved people. Learn more about the people who created this iconic site and how they are being acknowledged in modern times. Discover how Benjamin Banneker, a free Black land surveyor, mapped Washington, DC. Learn more about the first White House memoir, which was written by an enslaved person. Then read about how young people staged a protest in the White House.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1728479134
• ISBN13: 9781728479132
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.6" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 9