It was a tradition to open the White House on that day so the president could wish visitors a happy new year.

VOA: special.2009.10.08

Robert Frost stood in the cold sunlight that day, his white hair blowing in the wind.

VOA: special.2011.04.10

On the evening of Inauguration Day, the White House was opened to the public.

VOA: special.2009.12.17

Finally,late on the second day, the final group of soldiers passed the White House.

VOA: special.2010.01.14

Earlier in the day, the president spoke by phone with Russian President Medvedev, which the White House noted was the 14th direct meeting or phone conversation on the new treaty.

VOA: standard.2010.03.26