Washington Post -
22 May 2013 19:26
Michelle Obama visited the slave quarters at Decatur House -- a red-brick structure that sits in the shadow of the White House -- that once housed the black men and women who served 19th century politicians, military and business leaders who lived in the property. The first lady, who is the nation's only first lady to have descended from people held in slavery, made the stop as part of an announcement that the historic Decatur House, which is located 150 yards from the White House, would receive...
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