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Tryon Palace & George Washington’s Tent 🇺🇸 | The First “Oval Office”
Step into history with Auntie Jo Jo’s Library as we explore Tryon Palace in New Bern, North Carolina (once the state’s first capitol) and uncover the fascinating story of George Washington’s traveling headquarters tent, often called the first “Oval Office.”
In this engaging and easy-to-understand episode, kids and families will learn how early American leaders lived, worked, and made important decisions before the White House even existed. From colonial history to the Revolutionary War, this story brings the past to life in a way that’s meaningful and memorable.
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