Topic - White House Historical Association

During the Civil War, Lincoln was hesitant to make the White House look like an armed camp, but in late 1864 several police officers were assigned to guard him, the White House Historical Association said.

A look at how Secret Service protection has changed for presidents over the years →

The Association says there was more at the White House that day.

Inside the Beltway: Famous Senate Restaurant Bean Soup -- and how to make it →