Gate Crashing at the White House

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Gate Crashing at the White House

  

Long before the latest fence jumper captured international attention by getting as far as the East Room, the history of White House security breaches was vast and varied, the New York Times reported earlier this week.

In its early years, the People's House -- as several presidents liked to refer to the White House -- was often a place where many could freely come and go.

In the early 20th century, more security was enforced at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.  Yet over the years, a surprising number of uninvited people have made their way in.

For more on the Times report:  http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/01/us/white-house-security-breach-omar-gonzalez.html?_r=0

For a history of the White House, including several of breaches by gate crashers:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_House

And for a short, interesting video history of the White House:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf6r8Zcj7Sc