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Woodrow Wilson House Museum was the residence of the 28th President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson after his presidential term. Located in Washington, D.C.'s Embassy Row and just 9-minute ride from Pennsylvania Avenue, the house has served as his permanent residence until his death in 1924. It was built on 1915 by Waddy Wood with its Georgian revival style of architecture and was purchased by President Wilson on 1921 as a gift to his wife.

Today, the house?s structure and interior have been carefully preserved to reflect the period of their residence. Displayed on the museum are galleries and objects from the White House, family belongings and memorabilia from around the world. The galleries guide visitors to President Wilson?s public life, from his studies in Princeton to his famous peace efforts on the Great War and also his accomplishment as the 28th President.

The house also serves as a living textbook of American modern life in the 1920s, displayed are sinks, dresses to silent films and sound recordings. It also features the changes in domestic kitchen and dining room design during and after the World War I. The second floor of the house has a balcony in which President Wilson addressed a crowd in November 11, 1923, as his last public appearance.

The principal bedrooms are located on the third floor which offers a corridor where President Wilson enjoyed a view of the garden. These rooms today displays the personal and wardrobe items belonging to President Wilson and his wife.

The tour comes with a video presentation, mostly historical footage, which enables visitors to understand the house and artifacts more in the setting of their time. Woodrow Wilson House Museum is open from Tuesdays to Sundays, 10 AM to 4 PM and closed on Mondays and major holidays.
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