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The cornerstone was laid for the White House in October of 1792, and building continued over three decades, a labor extended in part due to the British army setting it ablaze in 1814. It was designed by architect James Hoban, and much of the physical labor for building the edifice was done by the enslaved, along with some free labor. Its halls were
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Letters to the president must be screened, and only those that were essential for him to read should be placed before him. A smoothly functioning staff system was long overdue. Ike was determined to keep routine matters out of the White House, saving his time to deal with those of major importance.
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White House jobs are often filled by those who worked on the campaign; it is not necessarily who is best qualified.
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Establishing And Implementing The President's "Department Of Government Efficiency" – The White House
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