The Residence
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The President of the United States may have a challenging job but he has the best commute.
The President of the United States may have one of the most challenging jobs in the world but he has one of the best commutes. Away from the hustle and bustle of the West Wing and the Main Floor, the second and third floors of the White House are the official residence of the First Family. These floors used to function as White House office space until the West and East Wings were built.
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The Residence
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The President of the United States may have one of the most challenging jobs in the world but he has one of the best commutes. Away from the hustle and bustle of the West Wing and the Main Floor, the second and third floors of the White House are the official residence of the First Family. These floors used to function as White House office space until the West and East Wings were built.
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