Part VII. The Great House Endures - Our White House

The final chapter of Our White House begins with the administration of President Jimmy Carter. “Part VII. The Great House Endures” aims its lens on the transition from the late twentieth century into the twenty first using poetry and prose, original artwork, and photography. Read President Carter’s thoughts on managing the Iran hostage crisis, President Ronald Reagan’s farewell address, and a personal letter from President George H.W. Bush to his children in which he reflects on the nature of good vs. evil in determining America’s response to the aggressive actions of Iraq’s dictator in Kuwait. Also included are an imagined interview for a Secret Service agent, an interview excerpt with Vice President Dick Cheney regarding the events of 9/11, a sketch journal by illustrator David Small on what happens behind the scenes at the White House, and a game board created by illustrator Bob Kolar featuring images of all our presidents. Part VII of the paperback version of Our White House also includes a poem and illustration commemorating the inauguration of President Barack Obama.

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The table of contents for Part VII of Our White House is listed below. To the right of each article or illustration title, in the “Read More” column, are links to relevant, supplemental content on this website to help you expand the educational potential of the book’s contents.

Table of Contents	Read More
THE GREAT HOUSE ENDURES Illustration by Roxie Munro	Looking In, Looking Out by Gregory Maguire Presidential Fact Files Field Trip Guide: Visiting the White House with Children and Teens
From *Christmas in Plains: Memories* by Jimmy Carter illustrated by Don Powers	Presidential Fact Files: James Earl Carter First Lady Fact Files: Rosalynn Smith Carter Our National Christmas Tree Grand Champions of the White House The Oval Office: The World’s Most Famous Office Stress Relief: Exercise and Relaxation at the White House
*The White House* by Jon Scieszka illustrated by Tony Fucile	Looking In, Looking Out by Gregory Maguire Presidential Fact Files
RONALD REAGAN photograph by Diana Walker	Presidential Fact Files: Ronald W. Reagan The Oval Office: The World’s Most Famous Office The Resolute Desk: A Gift of Peace Presidents Are People Too! Our National Christmas Tree
From *Ronald Reagan's Farewell Address to the Nation*	Presidential Fact Files: Ronald W. Reagan The Oval Office: The World’s Most Famous Office The Resolute Desk: A Gift of Peace Presidents Are People Too! Our National Christmas Tree
*Letter to George, Jeb, Neil, Marvin, and Doro Bush from George H. W. Bush*	Presidential Fact Files: George H. W. Bush Stress Relief: Exercise and Relaxation at the White House Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Wild Animals at the White House Our National Christmas Tree
GEORGE H. W. BUSH photograph by Diana Walker	Presidential Fact Files: George H. W. Bush Stress Relief: Exercise and Relaxation at the White House Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Wild Animals at the White House Our National Christmas Tree
GEORGE H. W. AND BARBARA BUSH photograph by Diana Walker	Presidential Fact Files: George H. W. Bush First Lady Fact Files: Barbara Pierce Bush Stress Relief: Exercise and Relaxation at the White House Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Wild Animals at the White House Our National Christmas Tree
*The Secret Service* by Jess M. Brallier illustrated by David Small	Presidential Fact Files Help Wanted: President of the United States
*I Live in the White House* by Jack Prelutsky illustrated by Jim La Marche	Presidential Fact Files: William J. Clinton Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Wild Animals at the White House Presidential Menageries: George Washington, Hound Dogs, and Super Mules Help Wanted: President of the United States Persuading the People: Presidential Campaigns Presidents Are People Too! The Oval Office: The World’s Most Famous Office The Resolute Desk: A Gift of Peace Stress Relief: Exercise and Relaxation at the White House
From Meet the Press with Tim Russert: Interview with Vice President Dick Cheney, September 16, 2001	Presidential Fact File: George W. Bush
From *The 9/11 Commission Report*	Presidential Fact File: George W. Bush Help Wanted: President of the United States Getting the Votes and Getting Elected: The Popular Vote vs. The Electoral College From Peas to Paper to Web Portals: The Evolution of the Ballot in America The Oval Office: The World’s Most Famous Office Stress Relief: Exercise and Relaxation at the White House
*Visiting the White House* by Sarah Stewart	Field Trip Guide: Visiting the White House with Children and Teens Memory of the White House by Susan Cooper
BACKSTAIRS AT THE WHITE HOUSE illustrations by David Small	Looking In, Looking Out by Gregory Maguire
*The Green House* by Megan McDonald	Presidential Fact Files First Lady Fact Files
*The First Pitch* by Stephanie True Peters illustrated by Matt Tavares	Presidential Fact Files Presidential Fact Files: George W. Bush Star-Spangled Presidents Help Wanted: President of the United States
*Wanted: Magnanimous, Exquisite Woman!* by Gigi Amateau and Judith Amateau	Help Wanted: President of the United States From White House Hostess to American Powerhouse: The Evolution of the First Lady’s Title and Role
*Mrs. Bush Inspires a National Book Festival* by John Y. Cole poster by Carol Dyer	First Lady Fact Files: Laura Welch Bush The White House Library: A Twice Told Tale From White House Hostess to American Powerhouse: The Evolution of the First Lady’s Title and Role
1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVE.: WHO'S IN THE HOUSE? created by Bob Kolar	Presidential Fact Files First Lady Fact Files Help Wanted: President of the United States Presidents Are People Too! Stress Relief: Exercise and Relaxation at the White House
*Inaugural Morning* by Nikki Grimes illustrated by A. G. Ford Note: This poem and illustration are included in the 2010 paperback edition.	Presidential Fact Files: Barack Obama Why Are Presidential Inaugurations Held on January 20th? The Presidential Oath of Office Americans Love a Parade Come One, Come All! How Technology Transformed Inauguration Day Inaugural Activities and Discussion Questions also by Nikki Grimes: Staking Claim
*The White House by Moonlight* by Walt Whitman illustrated by James Ransome	Presidential Fact Files First Lady Fact Files Help Wanted: President of the United States Looking In, Looking Out by Gregory Maguire
THE WHITE HOUSE EASTER EGG ROLL, 2003 painting by Eric Carle	Presidential Fact Files: Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Fact Files First Lady Fact Files
A BIG CHAIR TO FILL illustration by Leonid Gore	Presidential Fact Files Help Wanted: President of the United States Persuading the People: Campaigning for President The Oval Office: The World’s Most Famous Office